Hamina (;
Swedish: Fredrikshamn ) is one of
Finland's most important harbours. The town was chartered in 1653 at the proposal of Count
Peter Brahe, Governor-General of Finland. Its original name was Veckelax Nystad (Newtown of Veckelax), according to the surrounding countryside, but in 1720s the town was renamed after King
Frederick I of Sweden, Landgrave of Hesse.
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