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May 24, 2024 · Charles XII (born June 17, 1682, Stockholm—died November 30, 1718, Fredrikshald, Norway) was the king of Sweden (1697–1718), an absolute monarch who defended his country for 18 years during the Great Northern War and promoted significant domestic reforms. He launched a disastrous invasion of Russia (1707–09), resulting in the complete ...
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May 12, 2024 · When Charles XII of Sweden invaded Russia, he happened to invade during the coldest winter in centuries. The Great Frost as it was known claimed the lives of roughly 20,000 Swedish soldiers and was certainly a major factor in Charles losing at Poltova. But what if Charles didn't invade during...
2 days ago · hieress of Sweden eldest sister of Charles XII of Sweden 1681–1708: Frederick IV Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp r. 1695–1702 1671–1702: Christian August 1673–1726: Albertina of Baden-Durach her grandmother was a sister of Charles X of Sweden: House of Romanov: Anna Duchess consort of Holstein-Gottorp r. 1725–1728 1708–1728 ...
Charles XII of Sweden, often referred to as Charles the Great or the Lion of the North, was a monarch who left an indelible mark on European history during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born on June 17, 1682, Charles ascended to the throne at the tender age of 15, following the death of his father, Charles XI.
Hey guys! Hope you are having a great Sunday. In my latest video I dive into the death of the Swedish king Charles XII and what really happend the day he died. 206 year and science still don't have an answer! Hope you will enjoy it and have a great Sunday! 56K subscribers in the LEMMiNO community. Official LEMMiNO subreddit.
May 24, 2024 · Dive deep into the captivating history of Charles XII, King of Sweden, in our latest historical documentary. Explore the key events and mysteries surrounding...
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May 20, 2024 · 1,300 dead and wounded, 700 captured [4] The Crossing of the Düna (also known as Battle of Daugava or Battle of Spilves) took place during the Great Northern War on July 19, 1701 near the city of Riga, present-day Latvia. The Swedish king Charles XII was in hot pursuit of king Augustus II the Strong of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and ...
