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Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
1708May, 12

Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (b. 1658)
Adolphus Frederick II (19 October 1658 – 12 May 1708), Duke of Mecklenburg, was the first Duke of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz, reigning from 1701 until his death. Mecklenburg-Strelitz was a part of the Holy Roman Empire.

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    Scottish Militia Bill

    Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
  • 11Sep

    Battle of Poltava

    Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
  • 9Oct

    Battle of Lesnaya

    Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.