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Charles XII, sometimes Carl XII (Swedish: Karl XII) or Carolus Rex (17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 O.S.), was King of Sweden (including current Finland) from 1697 to 1718. He belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken , a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach .
- Charles XI of Sweden
- 5 April 1697 – 30 November 1718 O.S.
Jan 24, 2023 · January 2023 - 11:44. The war hungry King Charles XII was King of Sweden, which then included present day Finland, from 1697 to 1718. He had tried to invade Norway in 1716 but was forced to retreat. A new attempt to take Norway in 1718 ended with the deadly shot.
- Bård Amundsen
- bard@joga.no
Sep 17, 2012 · Much of the credit for Sweden’s protracted resistance rests with the fifth, last and most controversial of this line of notable rulers: Charles XII (1682-1718). An endlessly fascinating figure ...
Dec 2, 2023 · Karl XII, one of Sweden’s most legendary kings, whose reign was marked by military triumphs and a dramatic, mysterious death, continues to fascinate both historians and the Swedish public. His short but eventful life is a tale of courage, sacrifice, and a tragic final act.
Charles XII, sometimes Carl XII ( Swedish: Karl XII) or Carolus Rex (17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 O.S. ), was King of Sweden (including current Finland) from 1697 to 1718. He belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach.
Nov 5, 2023 · Karl XII's victory was total, but although he had knocked both Russia and Denmark out of the war as an 18-year-old, Saxony-Poland and Augustus the Strong remained, ruling over both kingdoms. Karl XII's goal now became to try to force Poland to leave the union with Saxony and make Poland an ally before the final battle against Russia.
Charles XII, Swedish Karl, (born June 17, 1682, Stockholm, Swed.—died Nov. 30, 1718, Fredrikshald, Nor.), King of Sweden (1697–1718). Son of Charles XI, he became absolute monarch at age 15. He defended his country for 18 years in the Second Northern War, gradually taking increased responsibility for planning and executing armed operations.
