1720Jul, 27
The Battle of Grengam marks the second important victory of the Russian Navy.
The Battle of Grengam (Russian: Гренгамское морское сражение, Swedish: Slaget vid Ledsund, or Slaget vid Föglöfjärden.), Finnish: Flisön taistelu of 1720 was the last major naval battle in the Great Northern War that took place in Åland, in the Ledsund strait between the island communities of Föglö and Lemland. The battle marked the end of Russian and Swedish offensive naval operations in Baltic waters. The Russian fleet conducted one more raid on the Swedish coast in spring 1721, whereupon the Treaty of Nystad was signed, ending the war.
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Events on 1720
- 21Jan
Treaty of Stockholm (Great Northern War)
Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. - 29Feb
Frederick I of Sweden
Ulrika Eleonora, Queen of Sweden abdicates in favour of her husband, who becomes King Frederick I on 24 March. - 20Oct
Capture of the William
Caribbean pirate Calico Jack is captured by the Royal Navy.