Siege of Fredriksten
The siege of Fredriksten (Norwegian: Beleiringen av Fredriksten festning) was an attack on the Norwegian fortress of Fredriksten in the city of Fredrikshald (now Halden) by King Charles XII of Sweden. While inspecting his troops' lines, Charles XII was killed by a projectile. The Swedes broke off the siege, and the Norwegians held the fortress. Along with the Treaty of Nystad three years later, the death of Charles XII marked the end of the imperial era in Sweden, and the beginning of the Age of Liberty (Swedish: Frihetstiden) in that country.
| Siege of Fredriksten | |||||||
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| Part of the Great Northern War | |||||||
Bringing Home the Body of King Charles XII, painted by Gustaf Cederström | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Denmark–Norway | Swedish Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Barthold Landsberg | Charles XII † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 1,800 | 6,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 9 killed, 10 wounded, and 19 captured during the battle. 22 died of disease, 41 escaped, and 478 fell ill. | In addition to the death of the Swedish king, 200 Swedes were killed and wounded. | ||||||
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