Charles XI of Sweden

Charles XI (Karl XI) (November 24, 1655 – April 5, 1697) was King of Sweden from 1660 until his death. He was the only son of Charles X of Sweden and Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp.

Children

He had seven children, of whom only three survived him, a son Charles, and two daughters, Hedwig Sophia, duchess of Holstein-Gottorp and grandmother of Tsar Peter III, and Ulrike Eleonora, who ultimately succeeded her brother on the Swedish throne.

Related Topics:
Holstein-Gottorp - Tsar - Peter III

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• Hedwig Sophia (1681-1708)
• King Charles XII (1682-1718)
• Gustav (1683-1685)
• Ulrich (1684-1685)
• Friedrich (1685-1685)
• Carl Gustav (1686-1687)
• Queen Ulrika Eleonora (1688-1741)