History: Charles XII of Sweden died in 1718 from a musket bullet…

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Did you know? Charles XII of Sweden died in 1718 from a musket bullet — which research suggests was likely a uniform button cut down for use. Someone from his own camp had loaded it, a probable assassination thoroughly investigated but never proven.

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Charles XII of Sweden died in 1718 from a musket bullet — which research suggests was likely a uniform button cut down for use. Someone from his own camp had loaded it, a probable assassination thoroughly investigated but never proven.

Karel XII van Zweden stierf in 1718 door een musket-kogel — die volgens onderzoek waarschijnlijk een afgesneden uniform-knoop was. Iemand uit zijn eigen kamp had hem laden, een waarschijnlijke moord die diepgaand werd onderzocht maar nooit bewezen.

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