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   Who was Charles XII of Sweden?

   • Charles XII of Sweden was the king of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. He was the second child and the first son of Charles XI of Sweden and Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark. Charles XII spent his childhood amidst luxury. As a child, he was a keen observer of the political and military matters of his kingdom, while preparing to rule the kingdom someday.

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   When did Charles XI become king of Sweden?

   • On 5 April 1697, the Swedish Prince Charles, also known as Carl, became King of Sweden at the age of 15 following the death of his father, Charles XI. During his 36-year reign, Sweden would go on to lose between 10% and 20% of its population during what became known as the Great Northern War.

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   Why did Charles XII return to Sweden?

   • Charles XII returned to Sweden in 1714. Much weakened, he could only confront neighbouring Denmark on equal terms. In December 1718, having gathered a large force of men, he led an assault on Norway with the aim of evicting the Danish king, his cousin.

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   How old was Charles XII when he died?

   • Charles XII of Sweden’s life was mostly consumed by wars. Thus, he never married or fathered any children. He passed away on the battlefield, fighting Norwegian forces, on November 30, 1718. He was 36 years old at the time of his death. His sister Ulrika Eleonora succeeded Charles.

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   Charles XII, sometimes Carl XII ( Swedish: Karl XII) or Carolus Rex (17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 O.S. [1] ), 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.

   • Father: Charles XI of Sweden
   • Reign: 5 April 1697 – 30 November 1718 O.S.

   • Mother: Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark
   • Successor: Ulrika Eleonora

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   Apr 12, 2024 · Charles XII, king of Sweden (1697–1718) 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 collapse of the Swedish armies and the loss of Sweden’s status as a great power.

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   Quick Facts. Nick Name: Ironhead Charles, Demirbaş Şarl. Also Known As: Charles XII, Carolus Rex. Died At Age: 36. Family: father: Charles XI of Sweden. mother: Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark. Born Country: Sweden. Emperors & Kings Swedish Men. Died on: December 11, 1718. place of death: Halden, Norway. Ancestry: German Swedish. Cause of Death: Firearm

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   May 23, 2018 · Charles XII (Sweden) (1682–1718; Ruled 1697–1718) views 2,944,384 updated May 23 2018. CHARLES XII ( SWEDEN) (1682 – 1718; ruled 1697 – 1718) CHARLES XII (SWEDEN) (1682 – 1718; ruled 1697 – 1718), king of Sweden. The son of Charles XI of Sweden and Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark, Charles was raised in the context of Sweden's transition to absolutism.

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   Charles XII, sometimes Carl XII or Carolus Rex, was King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. He belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach. Charles was the only surviving son of Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora the Elder. He assumed power, after a seven-month caretaker government, at the age of fifteen.

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   Charles XII acceded to the throne at age 15 at a time when, in the hinterland of the Baltic coast, dominated by the Swedes, new states were being formed. Brandenburg and Russia, together with such older states as Denmark and Poland, were natural enemies of Sweden.

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   Sep 18, 2018 · 5 mins read. Patrick Boniface on the deaths in combat of regal warriors. On 5 April 1697, the Swedish Prince Charles, also known as Carl, became King of Sweden at the age of 15 following the death of his father, Charles XI.