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1703 in Sweden

Explore 10 historical events and records for Sweden in 1703.

Historical records for Sweden in 1703

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May

Battle of Pultusk

Charles XII ยท Pultusk ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Charles defeats a Saxon force near Pultusk.

Pultusk Command

Rehnskiold, Carl Gustav ยท Pultusk ยท Swedish Commander ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Rehnskiold commands Swedish troops during the victory at Pultusk.

Siege of Thorn

Charles XII ยท Thorn ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Besieges Thorn as part of the Polish campaign.

Siege of Thorn

Charles XII ยท Thorn ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Charles begins the prolonged siege of Thorn.

October

Capture of Thorn

Charles XII ยท Thorn ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Charles captures Thorn after the garrison capitulates.

Capture of Thorn

Charles XII ยท Thorn ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Takes Thorn after a prolonged siege.

December

Polish Winter Quarters

Charles XII ยท Poland ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Charles establishes winter quarters after consolidating control around Thorn.

Other events (month unknown)

Polish Campaign Consolidated

Charles XII ยท Poland ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Consolidates Swedish military control after victories over Saxon-Polish forces.

Polish Occupation

Charles XII ยท Poland ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Maintains Swedish pressure across Poland-Lithuania.

Siege Operations at Thorn

Stenbock, Magnus ยท Thorn ยท Swedish Commander ยท Warfare / Great Northern War

Stenbock participates in Swedish operations around Thorn.

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