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Former grand duchies

  • Grand Duchy of LithuaniaThe name Lithuania first appeared in the Annals of Quedlinburg during 1009, marking a missionary expedition by Bruno of Querfurt to the Yotvingians.
  • Grand Duchy of FinlandOn the 29th of March 1809, four Estates of occupied Finland gathered at the Diet of Porvoo. They pledged allegiance to Tsar Alexander I of Russia in a solemn…