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1712 in Sweden

Explore 3 historical events and records for Sweden in 1712.

Historical records for Sweden in 1712

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December

Battle of Gadebusch

Stenbock, Magnus · Gadebusch · Warfare / Great Northern War

Stenbock defeats Danish and Saxon forces at Gadebusch in Sweden's last major field victory of the war.

Advance into Holstein

Stenbock, Magnus · Holstein · Warfare / Great Northern War

After Gadebusch, Stenbock advances into Holstein while pursued by coalition armies.

Other events (month unknown)

Rule from Exile

Charles XII · Bender · Government / Government of Sweden

Continues issuing orders to Sweden while absent from the kingdom.

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