In Finnish history, which Finnish city was devastated by a catastrophic fire in 1827 that destroyed over 75% of its buildings and led to the capital's university moving to Helsinki?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Turku (Åbo)
- Step 1: The Great Fire of Turku in September 1827 was the largest urban fire in Nordic history, destroying the historic cathedral town and prompting Tsar Nicholas I to relocate the academy. Answer: Turku (Åbo). Why not the others: Turku had been the administrative and intellectual heart of Finland during Swedish rule.
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