Sweden's 1718 Siege of Fredriksten: The Death of Charles XII

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Sweden's 1718 Siege of Fredriksten: The Death of Charles XII

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In this episode of The History of Sweden, we explore the dramatic siege of Fredriksten in 1718, which ended with the mysterious death of King Charles XII. We examine the final campaign of the Great Northern War, the tactics used in the fortress assault, and the legends surrounding the king's fatal wound. Was he killed by an enemy bullet or by an assassin from his own ranks? We discuss the aftermath of his death, including the end of the absolute monarchy and the beginning of Sweden's Age of Liberty. Join Lucas and Luna as they delve into the last days of the Carolean era and the battle that shaped Sweden's future. #CharlesXII #Fredriksten #GreatNorthernWar #Siege #1718 #Carolean #Stormaktstiden #Halden #Norway #AbsoluteMonarchy #AgeOfLiberty #UlrikaEleonora #MysteriousDeath #SwedishHistory #MilitaryHistory #Fortress #AssassinationTheory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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