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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.
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4 days ago · Under Charles X, Charles XI, Charles XII, Sweden reached its greatest power (see Swedish Empire). Charles XII was succeeded by his sister Ulrika Eleonora . Sweden reached its largest territorial extent under the rule of Charles X after the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658.
5 days ago · Charles II (29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the monarchy until his death in 1685. Charles II was the eldest surviving child of Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland and Henrietta Maria of France.
May 19, 2024 · Fifth Republic (Presidents) Charles de Gaulle returned to try and calm social unrest and began the Fifth Republic, which still forms the government structure of contemporary France. The rulers of France include some of the most famous kings, emperors (like Napoleon), and presidents (like de Gaulle) in world history.
May 25, 2024 · Carl, Count Piper (born July 29, 1647, Stockholm—died May 29, 1716, Nöteborg, Fin.) was a Swedish statesman who served as King Charles XII’s leading minister during the Great Northern War (1700–21).
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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.
