Conflicts With Novgorod
The mid-12th century was a very violent time in the northern Baltic Sea, with the Finns and Swedes in frequent conflicts with Novgorod;
The series of wars waged during the 12th and early 13th centuries between Finnic groups and the Republic of Novgorod probably contributed to the Finns' eventual subjugation to the Catholic Church and the Kingdom of Sweden.
Read more about this topic: Early Finnish Wars
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