Charles XII (king of Sweden)

Article abstract: Military significance: Charles was regarded as a military genius, mainly for his ability to assess the enemy’s weaknesses.

Charles became king of Sweden in 1697 at age fifteen and soon demonstrated a longing for military fame. He persuaded the Riksdag to abandon the regency and, following the example of Ivan IV of Moscow, crowned himself king. In 1699, a coalition of European powers tried to take advantage of his inexperience. Peter the Great of Russia, Augustus II of Poland and Saxony, and Frederick IV of Denmark and Norway aimed to undo the...

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