Historical eventFebruary 131660

Charles XI of Sweden

The four-year-old Charles XI became King of Sweden upon his father's death.

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When
Friday, February 13 1660366 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
17th century · 1660s
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The Gregorian calendar was in use in Catholic Europe from 1582, but Britain and its colonies kept the Julian calendar until 14 September 1752 — sources from those places may date this event 10–11 days earlier.

At a glance

Dates: From 1660.

Type: human.

What happened

The four-year-old Charles XI became King of Sweden upon his father's death.

February 13 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  7. 2012Vega (rocket)
  8. 2012European Space Agency
  9. 2017Kim Jong-nam
  10. 2021Donald Trump
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February 13 1660 — 366 years ago, on a Friday.

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