Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt Biography and Timeline

Follow Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt through 8 dated historical records for Sweden.

Adam Ludwig Lewenhaupt, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

8Distinct records
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1708–1709Years on this page

1708

Battle of Lesnaya

General · Lesnaya · Warfare / Great Northern War

Lewenhaupt's supply army is defeated by Russian forces, depriving Charles XII of vital reinforcements.

Role range: 1700-1721

Battle of Poltava

General · Lesnaya · Warfare / Great Northern War

His supply column is badly damaged before joining Charles XII.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1708-1709

Linkup at Rukova

General · Rukova · Warfare / Great Northern War

Lewenhaupt reaches the main Swedish army with only part of his force and without the full wagon train.

Role range: 1700-1721

Supply March

General · Riga · Warfare / Great Northern War

Lewenhaupt marches south from Riga with troops, ammunition and food for Charles XII's main army.

Role range: 1700-1721

1709

Battle of Poltava

General · Poltava · Warfare / Great Northern War

Commands infantry during the Swedish siege of Poltava.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1708-1709

Battle of Poltava

General · Poltava · Warfare / Great Northern War

Survives the battle and leads the retreating remnants.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1708-1709

Battle of Poltava

General · Yakovtsy · Warfare / Great Northern War

Leads Swedish infantry through the redoubt line toward the Russian camp.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1708-1709

Battle of Poltava

General · Perevolochna · Warfare / Great Northern War

Surrenders the Swedish army after Charles XII escapes.

Role range: 1700-1721 – 1708-1709

Records, sources and methodology

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