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Why was the fortress at Viipuri built?
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The fortress at Viipuri was built in 1293 by Torgils Knutsson as part of a military expedition intended to conquer the region of Karelia for the Swedish realm. This construction occurred during a period of conflict between Swedish and Russian spheres of influence, which eventually concluded with the Treaty of PÀhkinÀsaari in 1323.1