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Battle of Kuopio
Part of the Finnish War
Stormningen af kanslihuset i Kuopio, by Gunnar Hallström
Date
12 May 1808
Location
Kuopio, Finland
Result
Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden
Russian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Karl Wilhelm Malm
Strength
150 infantry 300 peasants[1]
400 (inclusive 124 sick)[1]
Casualties and losses
2 killed 1 wounded[1]
40 killed or wounded 284 captured[1]
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Finnish War
Finland
Pyhäjoki
Siikajoki
Revolax
Sveaborg
Pulkkila
Kumlinge
Kuopio
Lemo
Nykarleby
Vaasa
Lintulaks
Kokonsaari
Lapua
Rimito Kramp
Sandöström
Pälkjärvi
Kauhajoki
Alavus
Karstula
Nummijärvi
Lappfjärd
Grönvikssund
Ruona–Salmi
Jutas
Oravais
Lokalaks
Palva Sund
Helsinge
Koljonvirta
Åland Islands
Sweden
Gotland
Kalix
Skellefteå
Hörnefors
Sävar
Ratan
Piteå
The Battle of Kuopio was fought between Swedish and Russian forces at Kuopio in Northern Savonia on 12 May 1808 during the Finnish War.
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