Historedia
Person

Charles XII

Events
4
Episodes
8
Years
1701–1719

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Charles XII, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Crossing of the Düna

    1701

    Role: Swedish King

    1. July 19, 1701 · Daugava River near RigaCrossing of the Düna

      Swedish forces crossed the Dvina River near Riga and defeated the Saxon-Polish army.

  2. Battle of Poltava

    1709

    Role: King of Sweden

    1. 1709 · Poltava areaRussian Relief Advance

      A superior Russian army advanced to Poltava to relieve the besieged fortress.

    2. 2 May 1709 · Fortress of PoltavaSiege of Poltava

      Swedish forces besieged the Russian fortress at Poltava in May 1709 after winter losses.

    3. 8 July 1709 · PoltavaBattle of Poltava

      Peter I's Russian army defeated the Swedish army in the decisive battle of the Great Northern War.

  3. Battle of Dynekilen

    1716

    Role: Swedish King

    1. 8 July 1716 · Dynekilen fjord, just north of StrömstadAmbush and Defeat

      Tordenskjold's seven-ship force ambushed and defeated the 44-ship Swedish transport fleet in Dynekilen fjord.

  4. Succession of Ulrika Eleonora

    1718–1719

    Role: King of Sweden

    1. 5 December 1718 · SwedenClaim to the Throne

      Ulrika Eleonora received news of her brother's death on 5 December 1718 and claimed the Swedish throne based on proximity of blood.

    2. 15 December 1718 · SwedenConstitutional Negotiations

      Ulrika Eleonora agreed to abolish absolute monarchy and the right to inherit the throne to secure her position against her nephew.

    3. 23 January 1719 to 11 April 1719 · StockholmElection and Coronation

      Ulrika Eleonora was elected queen in January 1719, signed the Instrument of Government in February, and was crowned in March.

Sources

  1. Crossing of the Düna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
  2. Battle of Poltava Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  3. Battle of Dynekilen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  4. Charles XII of Sweden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25