On the contrary, we have been saying that one person in just 168 people don't make things statistically certain.
BTW, parts of Finland and Karelia belonged to Sweden (or sometimes to Denmark) from about 1200 to 1808, and foreign mercenaries served there for Sweden as well, not to mention foreign merchants and craftsmen. For example, the Olavinlinna castle in eastern Finland had chiefs from Scotland and France, among the usual Swedes and Danes. And DNA and genealogy seem to suggest that even Norwegians were active in Finland and Karelia during the Viking times.
BTW, parts of Finland and Karelia belonged to Sweden (or sometimes to Denmark) from about 1200 to 1808, and foreign mercenaries served there for Sweden as well, not to mention foreign merchants and craftsmen. For example, the Olavinlinna castle in eastern Finland had chiefs from Scotland and France, among the usual Swedes and Danes. And DNA and genealogy seem to suggest that even Norwegians were active in Finland and Karelia during the Viking times.
Originally posted by NormanGalway
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