Charles XI

American

noun

1655–97, king of Sweden 1660–97 (son of Charles X).

Charles XI British

noun

1655–97, king of Sweden (1660–97), who established an absolute monarchy and defeated Denmark (1678)

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The term gråkappan, as it appears in the script, translates to “gray coat,” a nickname for Charles XI, the Swedish king Milchick refers to.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2025

Looking over her shoulder Arwed read the inscription: Soli inocciduo sol obvius alter,--and asked if this metaphor were not too much in the oriental style for Charles XI.

From Tales from the German. Volume I. Arwed Gyllenstierna by Velde, C. F. van der (Carl Franz)

It is to one of these journeys that the fragment, "The Vision of Charles XI," is attributable.

From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 by Various

Isaac Breant, a tradesman in Stockholm, founded a company and received a charter from Charles XI in 1685.

From Norwegian Life by Clough, Ethlyn T.

Returning to the court in 1571, he grew rapidly in favour with Charles XI.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various

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