Birth of Charles XII
The future Charles XII is born to Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1682 in Sweden
Explore 13 historical events and records for Sweden in 1682.
Historical records for Sweden in 1682
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June
Birth of Charles XII
Born at Tre Kronor Castle, son of Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora.
Birth of Charles XII
The future Charles XII is born to Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora.
October
Military Allotment Act
The Riksdag approves the reorganisation associated with the later allotment system.
Military Allotment Act
The Riksdag approves the reorganisation associated with the later allotment system.
Other events (month unknown)
Cavalry Allotment System
The monarchy reorganises cavalry maintenance through farms assigned to support mounted soldiers.
Cavalry Allotment System
The monarchy reorganises cavalry maintenance through farms assigned to support mounted soldiers.
Infantry Allotment System
Groups of farms become responsible for maintaining permanently available infantry soldiers.
Infantry Allotment System
Groups of farms become responsible for maintaining permanently available infantry soldiers.
Permanent Mobilisation Structure
The allotment system creates forces that can be assembled rapidly during a national emergency.
Permanent Mobilisation Structure
The allotment system creates forces that can be assembled rapidly during a national emergency.
Royal Authority Defined by Estates
The Estates affirm that the king may direct government without compulsory council consent.
Royal Authority Defined by Estates
The Estates affirm that the king may direct government without compulsory council consent.
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