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What happened to Sweden's role as a great power after losing Finland in 1809?

  • It vanished

  • It strengthened

  • It remained unchanged

  • It shifted focus

Answer

After losing Finland to Russia in 1809, Sweden's role as a great power vanished. This marked the end of the Swedish Empire's prominence in Europe.
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