Talk:Vyborg Castle

Latest comment: 2 years ago by 173.88.246.138 in topic To add to article

Language of the name of the article edit

Viipuri is as much or more used variant of the placename of this castle in pre-Russian contexts as/than Viborg or Wiburg. As primary original author of this article, I choose (and will retain) the variant "Viipuri" as this castle's name. That is mostly because of cultural sensitivity, to recognize that it was in the Finnish-speaking area of the then kingdom of Swedes, Goths and so forth. Suedois 02:45, 12 November 2006 (UTC)Reply

Even as an original author you do not own the article, as wer WP:OWN. --Irpen 23:40, 12 November 2006 (UTC)Reply
Additionally, please consult our naming conventions before preaching to others. If the guidelines are disrupted, you will be blocked from editing Wikipedia. --Ghirla -трёп- 09:51, 13 November 2006 (UTC)Reply

Vyborg was part of Finland edit

Vyborg was part of Old Finland, annected to the Grand Duchy of Finland 1812. The Castle was built during the Swedish era in this part of then Finland. Vyborg was also part of Finland after the declaration of independency 1917. Vyborg was lost to the Russians only after the wars. Vyborg is part of the historical Finland./Teuton 14:41, 14 May 2007 (UTC)Reply

File:Vyborg 06-2012 Castle 06.jpg to appear as POTD edit

Hello! This is a note to let the editors of this article know that File:Vyborg 06-2012 Castle 06.jpg will be appearing as picture of the day on March 11, 2014. You can view and edit the POTD blurb at Template:POTD/2014-03-11. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page. Thanks! — Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:44, 22 February 2014 (UTC)Reply

Vyborg Castle is a Swedish-built medieval fortress around which the town of Vyborg evolved. Built in the 13th century, it served to defend the Swedes against Russians for over 400 years, although it is now located in the latter country. The castle currently serves as a museum.Photograph: A.Savin

To add to article edit

To add to this article: the etymology of the name Vyborg. 173.88.246.138 (talk) 01:37, 22 May 2021 (UTC)Reply