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1697 in Sweden

Explore 5 historical events and records for Sweden in 1697.

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Historical records for Sweden in 1697

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April

5 April 1697

Accession

Charles XII · Stockholm · House / House of Palatinate-Zweibrucken

Succeeds Charles XI as king of Sweden while still a teenager.

5 April 1697

Death of Charles XI

Charles XI · Stockholm · House / House of Palatinate

Charles dies at Stockholm Palace after suffering from stomach cancer.

5 April 1697

Death of Charles XI

XI, Charles · Stockholm · House / House of Palatinate

Charles dies at Stockholm Palace after suffering from stomach cancer.

December

14 December 1697

Coronation

Charles XII · Stockholm · House / House of Palatinate-Zweibrucken

Is crowned king and soon assumes personal rule.

Other events (month unknown)

1697

Regency

Oxenstierna · Stockholm · Member of Regency Council · Government / Government of Sweden

Appointed Member of Regency Council of Charles XII

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