Charles XI

noun

1. 1655–97, king of Sweden 1660–97 (son of Charles X).

Charles XI

noun

1. Charles XI16551697MSwedishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1655–97, king of Sweden (1660–97), who established an absolute monarchy and defeated Denmark (1678)

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Charles XI, king of Sweden, died; successful as a warrior and accounted a just prince.

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This policy he consistently followed, and was largely instrumental in bringing about the marriage of Charles XI.

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He and his vigorous son, Charles XI., established a powerful absolute monarchy.

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Charles XI., the founder of the town as naval headquarters , is commemorated by a bronze statue .

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A university was founded here in 1668 by Charles XI., with faculties of law, medicine, theology and philosophy.

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