Historical place archive

Krakow in History

Browse historical events and people recorded at Krakow in Sweden. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

5 records3 event labels3 people1655–1702

Historical events in Krakow

1655

19 October 1655
Entry into Krakow
Charles X Gustavus · Northern War, 2nd

Swedish forces enter Krakow during the invasion of the Commonwealth

19 October 1655
Occupation of Krakow
Arvid Wittenberg · Northern War, 2nd

Helps secure Krakow for Sweden after the city's surrender

1702

August 1702
Capture of Krakow
Charles XII · Great Northern War

Captures Krakow and strengthens Swedish pressure on Augustus II.

August 1702
Capture of Krakow
Charles XII · Great Northern War

Charles captures Krakow and increases pressure on Augustus II.

August 1702
Capture of Krakow
Charles XII · Great Northern War

Krakow falls during Charles XII's Polish campaign against Augustus II.

Provenance

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