Distribution of Rotar per Län, Infantry/Cavalry, Finland, 1721

Finland was a part of Sweden up to 1809. During the era of the Allotment System regiments were also established in the Finland part of Sweden. Until 1809 Sweden consisted of 4 larger regions or "lands"; Götaland, Svealand, Norrland and Finland. In other words, Finland was up until 1809 one of four Swedish "lands" (landsdelar); a fully integrated part of Sweden. Län is a regional subdivision of Sweden and Finland and is normally translated into County in English. However, it should not be compared to the US county which is a local subdivision. Map of the Swedish Län (counties) and the county codes. Map of the Finnish Län.

Overview - Infantry and Cavalry in Finland

Explanations: • Bjb län = Björneborgs län • Tvh län = Tavastehus län • Vbg län = Viborgs län • SoN län = Savolax och Nyslotts län • Nyl län  = Nylands län • Öbn lä = Österbottens län

Summary

• Overview, Infantry • Overview, Cavalry • Overview, Navy • Overview, All Defense Branches • Overview, The Later Allotment System • Graphical overview - Regimental History • Overview, Infantry/Cavalry, Finland • Overview, All Defense Branches, Finland

Source References

1. Facimil utgåva av "Statistiskt sammandrag af svenska indelningsverket”, 2: bandet av C. Grill från 1856, utgiven av Sveriges Släktforskarförbund 1988.

Related Links

• The Allotment System • The Navy in former days • Swedish Wars • Swedish Battles • Swedish Regiments • Swedish Military Unit Codes • Soldier research • Tutorial: "How to" articles on how to research Swedish soldiers” • Territorial overview of the allotted regiments' locations Top of page