Duna Campaign
Charles prepares to drive Saxon forces away from Riga and Livonia.
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1701 in Sweden
Explore 20 historical events and records for Sweden in 1701.
Historical records for Sweden in 1701
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June
July
Crossing of the Duna
Charles leads Swedish troops across the Duna under covering smoke.
Crossing of the Duna
Charles XII defeats Saxon forces and Russian detachments near the Duna and relieves Riga.
Crossing of the Duna
Defeats Saxon forces near Riga after forcing the Duna crossing.
Duna Battle Command
Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the successful river crossing.
Duna Campaign
Stenbock participates in the Swedish victory over the Saxon army.
Relief of Riga
Charles XII relieves Riga after defeating the Saxon army at the crossing of the Duna.
Relief of Riga
Relieves Riga and restores Swedish control in Livonia.
Victory at the Duna
Charles defeats the Saxon army and relieves pressure on Riga.
Advance to Mitau
Charles enters the Courland capital after victory at the Duna.
Duna Crossing Preparations
Dahlbergh supports engineering and logistical preparations for the river crossing.
Invasion of Poland
After the victory on the Duna, Charles XII turns south against Augustus II and his Polish-Saxon position.
Occupation of Courland
Charles occupies Courland after the Saxon withdrawal.
August
Courland Campaign
Presses Saxon forces away from the Baltic provinces.
September
Battle of Rauge
Schlippenbach defeats a larger Russian force during fighting in Livonia.
October
Birth of Anders Celsius
Birth of Anders Celsius
November
Birth of Anders Celsius
Anders Celsius is born into an academic family in Uppsala.
December
Defeat at Erestfer
Schlippenbach suffers defeat during the Russian winter offensive.
Winter Quarters in Courland
Charles establishes winter quarters while preparing operations against Augustus II.
Other events (month unknown)
Baltic Strategy
Seeks to preserve Sweden's Baltic empire against multiple enemies.
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