Saturday, May 24, 2008
RANDOM E BRITANNICA POST
CHARLES XI- 1655-1697. king of sweden. 5 years old at father's death, and left under the regency of his mother + a councul. brought up wout care, he became a man, illiterate. in 1672 he assumed the govt + under the influence of france, was rushed into invasion of Brandenburg. the B elector assisted by Holland + denmark + Ch XI's army took serious blows, but taking charge himself, won several battles. 1679 peace treaty signed. Ch now, devoted everything for absolute independent kingly authority. cut # of senators, more than royal councillers reunited w/ the crown all lands it had lost since 1609 + and in 1682. made state declare the king responsible for the use ofhis authoriy to none but god. NOT BOUND BY ANY GOVERNMENT, (georgee!) and need only seek senate consent at own pleasure. (georgee indeed!) THO Ch paid PAID PUBLIC DEBTS, published annual reports of finances. travelled thruout country to see needs of the countrt (NOT GEORGEE!) defended them from the tyranny of the nobles. strong + just administration.(FDR!!!) added territory. only lutheranism tolerated. personally stern + rough.
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