Military & Warfare

Death of King Charles XII at Fredriksten

King Charles XII of Sweden died during a siege at Fredriksten, Norway. The incident occurred as part of the Great Northern War, where Swedish forces were attempting to capture the fortress held by Norwegian troops. Charles was struck by a bullet, leading to his untimely demise and a shift in the power dynamics in Northern Europe. The death was unexpected and resulted in chaos within the Swedish military command.

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