Charles XII

(Charles XII of Sweden)

1682–1718

Arch-rival of Peter the Great. Defeated the Russians in several battles before falling at the Battle of Pultowa.

Other Resources


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Book Links
Bomb  in  Fifty Famous People  by  James Baldwin
Charles of Sweden  in  Historic Boys  by  E. S. Brooks
Charles XII of Sweden  in  Famous Men of Modern Times  by  John H. Haaren
Charles XII, the Firebrand of Sweden  in  Historical Tales: Scandinavian  by  Charles Morris
Charles XII of Sweden  in  The Awakening of Europe  by  M. B. Synge


Image Links


Flight of the King of Sweden
 in Peter the Great

Charles the Twelfth, the boy-king of Sweden
 in Historic Boys

Careless of the roadway, straight for Stockholm they headed
 in Historic Boys

Charles XII defends his house against the Turks
 in Famous Men of Modern Times
Charles XII. Of Sweden
Charles XII. Of Sweden
 in Back Matter
Charles XII and an unwilling recruit
Charles XII and an unwilling recruit
 in Back Matter