21 July 1655Invasion of PolandCharles X Gustavus
Invades the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and begins the Swedish Deluge
Historical records for Sweden in 1655, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Invades the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and begins the Swedish Deluge
Leads Swedish forces attacking from Livonia into the Commonwealth
Receives the submission of Greater Poland after the capitulation of Ujscie
Commands Swedish forces in the early campaign in Greater Poland
Commands Swedish cavalry during the early invasion of Poland
Serves under Charles X Gustav during the Polish campaign
Captures Warsaw during the Swedish invasion of Poland
Leads Swedish forces that enter Warsaw during the Deluge
Swedish forces enter Krakow during the invasion of the Commonwealth
Helps secure Krakow for Sweden after the city's surrender
Aligns with Sweden through the Union of Kedainiai
Accepts Lithuania's submission under the Union of Kedainiai
Lithuanian magnates accept Swedish protection and break the Union of Lublin
Commands Swedish forces besieging Jasna Gora
Swedish forces begin the siege of Jasna Gora
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Born as the son of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden
Supports Swedish war planning during the early Deluge
Seeks to dominate the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth after rapid military success
Renews and adjusts Swedish relations with Brandenburg-Prussia during the northern conflict
Extends Swedish authority over parts of Lithuania
Advises Charles X Gustav during preparations for war with Poland
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