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1. Charles Xii Of Sweden

   Linked via "Denmark–Norway"

   Ascension and Early Reign
   Charles $\text{XII}$ ascended to the throne during a period when Sweden was the preeminent military power in Northern Europe. His youth and perceived inexperience immediately encouraged neighboring powers, specifically Denmark–Norway, Saxony (under Augustus $\text{II}$ the Strong), and Russia, to form an alliance against Sweden. Charles $\text{XII}$ responded with surprising swiftness and aggression. In 1700, he opened hostilities by launching a successful pre-emptive strike against …