Final Campaign
Leads the last campaign of his reign against Norway.
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1718 in Sweden
Explore 10 historical events and records for Sweden in 1718.
Historical records for Sweden in 1718
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October
Second Invasion of Norway
Launches a second campaign against Denmark-Norway.
November
Siege of Fredriksten
Directs siege operations against the Norwegian fortress.
December
Death of Charles XII
Shot while inspecting siege works close to Fredriksten fortress in Norway.
Death of Charles XII
Charles XII is killed during the siege of Fredriksten.
Death of Charles XII
Charles XII is killed while inspecting siege works at Fredriksten, ending Sweden's Norwegian campaign.
Death of Charles XII
Is killed while inspecting siege works near Fredriksten.
Reign
His death ends a reign dominated by continuous warfare.
Succession Crisis
His death opens the succession to Ulrika Eleonora.
Other events (month unknown)
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Sweden
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