Ulrika Eleonora
Queen of Sweden during the Great Northern War
Born
1688
337 years ago
Died
November 24th, 1741
283 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Served as Queen of Sweden from 1718 until abdication in 1720. Ascended the throne following the death of her brother, Charles XII. Focused on peace negotiations and rebuilding the nation after the Great Northern War. Abdicated in favor of her husband, who became King Frederick I. Spent later years in Germany, returning to Sweden occasionally.
Reigned as Queen of Sweden
Promoted peace after the Great Northern War
Abdicated in favor of Frederick I
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