Charles XII of Sweden vs Christopher Wren
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Compare the life timelines of Charles XII of Sweden (1682–1718) and Christopher Wren (1632–1723) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 36 years, from 1682 to 1718.
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Charles XII of Sweden (1682–1718)
- — Born in Stockholm Verified
- — Ascended the Swedish throne at age fourteen Verified
- — Faced the outbreak of the Great Northern War Verified
- — Won the Battle of Narva Verified
- — Invaded Russia Verified
- — Defeated at the Battle of Poltava Verified
- — Exile in the Ottoman Empire at Bender Verified
- — Rode across Europe back to Swedish territory Verified
- — Killed at the siege of Fredriksten in Norway Verified
Christopher Wren (1632–1723)
- — Born in East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England Verified
- — Studied at Wadham College, Oxford Verified
- — Appointed Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London Verified
- — Helped found the Royal Society Verified
- — Appointed Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford Verified
- — Led the rebuilding of London's churches after the Great Fire Verified
- — Appointed Surveyor of the King's Works Verified
- — Knighted by King Charles II Verified
- — Built St Paul's Cathedral Verified
- — Died in London and was buried in St Paul's Cathedral Verified