Battle of Lesnaya
Loses vital supplies when Lewenhaupt's convoy is defeated.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
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Charles XII Biography and Timeline — Page 4
Follow Charles XII through 204 dated historical records for Sweden.
Charles XII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1708–1711Years on this page
1708
Battle of Lesnaya
The loss of Lewenhaupt's convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII without the supplies needed for the Moscow campaign.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Invasion of Russia
Charles XII's campaign is weakened after Russian forces destroy Lewenhaupt's supply column at Lesnaya.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Second Army
The second Swedish army carrying supplies and reinforcements is routed at Lesnaya.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Supply Convoy Loss
The loss of the supply convoy at Lesnaya leaves Charles XII short of provisions before the Ukrainian campaign.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Turn toward Ukraine
Turns south after supply problems and scorched earth tactics.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Alliance with Mazepa
Seeks support from Ivan Mazepa and Cossack forces.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Battle of Poltava
Marches into Ukraine hoping to recover supplies and Cossack support.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Winter in Ukraine
Endures a severe winter that weakens the Swedish army.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
March toward Moscow
Charles XII plans an advance toward Moscow but turns south after supply problems and Russian scorched earth tactics.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Scorched Earth Crisis
Russian scorched earth tactics help force his army south.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Winter in Minsk
The Swedish army winters around Minsk before continuing the advance against Russia.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
1709
Battle of Poltava
Begins the siege of Poltava after a costly winter campaign.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Siege of Poltava
Besieges Poltava before Peter I advances to relieve the fortress.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Siege of Poltava
Charles XII's army besieges Poltava before Peter I advances to relieve the fortress.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Battle of Poltava
Is wounded in the foot and cannot personally command the battle.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Wounding before Poltava
Charles XII is wounded before Poltava and cannot personally command the Swedish army in the battle.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Wounding before Poltava
Is wounded in the foot before the decisive battle.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Battle of Poltava
Directs the campaign from a litter after being wounded.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Battle of Poltava
His army is defeated by Peter I at Poltava.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Battle of Poltava
His army is defeated by Peter I, marking the decisive reversal of Swedish power.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Defeat at Poltava
The Swedish defeat at Poltava ends Charles XII's Russian campaign and forces him to flee toward Ottoman territory.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Flight to Ottoman Empire
Charles XII escapes from the disaster at Poltava and begins the retreat that ends in Ottoman territory.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Battle of Poltava
Escapes south with Mazepa instead of surrendering at Perevolochna.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Flight from Poltava
Escapes south with Mazepa instead of surrendering.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Collapse of Field Army
The army's surrender leaves Sweden without its main field force.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Exile at Bendery
Charles XII reaches Bendery in Ottoman territory after escaping the Russian pursuit.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Exile of Charles XII
Charles XII and Ivan Mazepa escape to Ottoman territory after the Swedish defeat and the surrender at Perevolochna.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Poltava Aftermath
The surrender at Perevolochna destroys Charles XII's remaining field army after Poltava.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Surrender at Perevolochna
The remaining Swedish army surrenders after his escape.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Surrender at Perevolochna
The remaining Swedish army surrenders at Perevolochna after being pursued by Russian cavalry.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Exile at Bender
Takes refuge in Ottoman territory after the Poltava disaster.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Retreat in Ukraine
The Swedish army retreats through Ukraine after supply losses, winter hardship and Russian pressure.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Sandomierz Confederation
Swedish hopes of reinforcement weaken as forces in Poland turn aside to deal with the Sandomierz Confederation.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
1710
Ottoman Diplomacy
Encourages Ottoman leaders to confront Russia.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Ottoman Declaration of War
At Charles XII's urging, the Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Ottoman Declaration of War
His diplomacy helps bring the Ottoman Empire into war with Russia.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Declaration of War
At the instigation of Charles XII of Sweden, the Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Ottoman Alliance
Charles XII encourages Ottoman action against Russia while living in exile at Bendery.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
1711
Pruth Campaign Influence
Hopes Ottoman victory at the Pruth will restore Swedish fortunes.
Role range: 1700-1721 – 1697-1718
Records, sources and methodology
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