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CHARLES X GUSTAV
1622 - 1660


Charles was the king of Sweden from 1654 - 1660. Charles became king upon his cousin Christina's abdication.

Charles was busy fighting the First Northern War, as well as the war with Russia, that started in 1656 and outlived him.


Here is a map of Charles' acquisitions

Sweden 1524-1660
SWEDEN 1524-1660
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And here is a map of Charles' campaign in 1658

Principal Seats of War in Europe, 1618-1660
CHARLES X CAMPAIGNS 1658
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