Charles XI
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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
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
Isaac Breant, a tradesman in Stockholm, founded a company and received a charter from Charles XI in 1685.
From Norwegian Life by Ethlyn T. Clough
All the Swedish commanders showed remarkable ability, but the chief glory of the day indisputably belongs to Charles XI.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
In 1659 he succeeded Herman Fleming as lord high treasurer, and was one of the council of regency appointed to govern Sweden during the minority of Charles XI.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" by Various
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