Opening of Parliament 1809

Finland · 1959 · 30 mk

The stamp features a reproduction of a painting by W. Ekman depicting the opening of the Parliament in 1809, with historical figures gathered in a grand hall. The denomination '30 mk' is visible in the lower right corner.

This stamp commemorates the pivotal opening of the Parliament in 1809, an event that marked the beginning of Finland's autonomy as a Grand Duchy under Russian rule and laid the groundwork for its future statehood.