Charles XII
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 17th and 18th Centuries
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties
- Curriculum: 18th Century European History, Scandinavian History, 17th Century European History
Article abstract: As one of the greatest kings of the Vasa Dynasty, Charles XII defended Sweden and won many victories for his country during the Great Northern War against Russia, Poland, and Denmark. He brought Swedish power to a high point and also initiated its decline.
Early Life
The future Charles XII was born on June 17, 1682, in Stockholm, to loving parents, the reigning Vasa King of Sweden, Charles XI, and his wife, Ulrika Eleonora, a former Danish princess. As a child, he was frail but physically active. He survived a case of smallpox and...
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