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The city of Kuopio, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden.

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Kuopio

City in Northern Savonia, Finland

Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 125,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 147,000. It is the 8th most populous municipality in Finland, and…
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Sweden

Country in Northern Europe

Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At 450,295 square kilometres (173,860 sq mi), Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area…
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Gustav III

King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792

Gustav III, also called Gustavus III, was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden.
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November 17

Day of the year

November 17 is the 321st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 44 days remain until the end of the year.
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