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5 days ago · Charles XII Karl XII: 5 April 1697 – 30 November 1718 (21 years, 7 months and 25 days) Son of Charles XI Unmarried and childless 17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 (aged 36)
5 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 ...
4 days ago · Sweden reached its largest territorial extent under the rule of Charles X after the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658. Charles's son Charles XI rebuilt the economy and refitted the army. His legacy to his son Charles XII was one of the finest arsenals in the world, a large standing army, and a large fleet.
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.
May 24, 2024 · 15. 139 views 1 day ago #death #norway #poland. Dive deep into the captivating history of Charles XII, King of Sweden, in our latest historical documentary. Explore the key events and...
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5 days ago · Karl XII, född 17 juni 1682 på slottet Tre Kronor i Stockholm, död 30 november (11 december enligt n.s.) 1718 i Fredrikshald i Norge, var kung av Sverige från 1697 till sin död, likaså hertig över Pfalz-Zweibrücken mellan 1697 och 1718 under namnet Karl II.
May 9, 2024 · In July 1702 Augustus’s forces were driven back and defeated by King Charles XII of Sweden at Kliszów, northeast of Kraków. Deposed by one of the Polish factions in July 1704, he fled to Saxony, which the Swedes invaded in 1706.
