60.2 Charles XII of Sweden, Great Northern War
A History of Europe, Key Battles
Carl Rylett
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🗓️ 18 June 2021
⏱️ 27 minutes
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The Great Northern War - Charles XII, the young new king of Sweden, defends himself from attacks from his neighbours Russia, Denmark and Poland
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| 1:07.5 | This is the Great Northern War and the Battle of Portata part two. |
| 1:11.6 | On what foundation stands the warrior's pride, how just his hopes let Swedish Charles decide, |
| 1:29.3 | a frame of adamant, a soul of fire, no dangers fright him, and no labour's tire. |
| 1:37.3 | So begins a poem by the English writer Samuel Johnson on King Charles X12 of Sweden, |
| 1:43.3 | a character who fascinated many in his time. |
| 1:47.0 | His legacy is much debated, seen by many as one of the greatest military leaders of the 18th century, |
| 1:54.0 | yet to others as reckless and foolhardy. |
| 2:00.0 | Charles XIth was King of Sweden from 1660 to 1697 in the period of relative peace. |
| 2:09.8 | On his secession, he was just four, and after a long regency was crowned in 1675. |
| 2:21.6 | From the beginning of Charles Xen Levin's personal role, he faced challenges since that same year, 1675, his troops were defeated in Germany by Brennanburg Prussia |
| 2:28.5 | and attacked also by Denmark. The support of Sweden's main ally, France at the peace settlement of 1679, allowed her to escape |
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