Charles XII

noun

1. 1682–1718, king of Sweden 1697–1718.

Charles XII

noun

1. Charles XII16821718MSwedishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1682–1718, king of Sweden (1697–1718), who inflicted defeats on Denmark, Russia, and Poland during the Great Northern War (1700–21)

Example Sentences

King Charles XII of Sweden dismissed base ten as the product of “rustic and simple people” fumbling around with their fingers.

From Literature

But Charles XII had a valid point.

From Literature

Utilizando el seudónimo Charles XII, una aparente referencia al difunto rey sueco conocido por su liderazgo militar y su abstemia vida personal, Neff compartió una serie de opiniones intolerantes sobre los negros y asiáticos, la iglesia mormona y los inmigrantes.

From Los Angeles Times

“Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King Charles XII brought home from Turkey in the early 18th century,” the tweet said.

From Seattle Times

“Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King Charles XII brought home from Turkey in the early 18th century,” the tweet said.

From New York Times