1676: The battle of Lund. The bloodiest in Swedish history

Part 32: From Vikings to Modern Sweden: A Chronological Journey through Swedish History

Karl XI became king of Sweden in 1660 when he was just over four years old. In the beginning, the country was ruled by a guardian government led by Queen Hedvig Eleonora, but in the early 1670s it was time for the young king to assume the role of monarch in one of Europe's largest and most important countries. After the Peace of Copenhagen in 1660 and the Peace of Oliwa, against Denmark and Poland respectively, the situation looked very favorable for Sweden. But in fact Sweden was militarily weakened and Denmark wanted revenge.

Picture from Skokloster palace with a huge painting of King Karl XI

Watch newly taken pictures from the battlefield, and surroundings, study maps and read what happened:

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