Today on the Swedish national day let's talk history.
Did you know about the Swedish Empire?
We were once a great European power.
We conquered half the member states of the Holy Roman Empire in Europe.
We even controlled parts of Germany.
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Did you know about the Swedish Empire?
We were once a great European power.
We conquered half the member states of the Holy Roman Empire in Europe.
We even controlled parts of Germany.
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The Swedish King Carolus Rex is one of Sweden's most well known warrior kings.
He led Sweden through numerous defensive wars in the Great Northern War in 1700-1721.
Denmark/Norway, Saxony/Poland/Lithuania and Russia declared war on the Swedish Empire.
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He led Sweden through numerous defensive wars in the Great Northern War in 1700-1721.
Denmark/Norway, Saxony/Poland/Lithuania and Russia declared war on the Swedish Empire.
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Carolus Rex managed to defeat Denmark/Norway and Saxony/Poland/Lithuania.
However the Swedish army was defeated by Russia at the Battle of Poltava in 1709.
The anti-Swedish coalition was revived and Hanover and Prussia also joined.
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However the Swedish army was defeated by Russia at the Battle of Poltava in 1709.
The anti-Swedish coalition was revived and Hanover and Prussia also joined.
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In 1710, Sweden managed to defeat the invading Danish forces at the Battle of Helsingborg.
In 1717 Britain also joined forces against Sweden.
The war ultimately ended with defeat for Sweden, but Carolus Rex had bravely defended Sweden for years.
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In 1717 Britain also joined forces against Sweden.
The war ultimately ended with defeat for Sweden, but Carolus Rex had bravely defended Sweden for years.
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Carolus Rex motto was: Dominus protector meus.
Meaning "The Lord is my protector"
Meaning "The Lord is my protector"
