Battle of Poltava 1709
Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden; Russia replaces Sweden as the power of the North.
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Key facts
| Date | 1709 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 49.59° N, 34.55° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Kyiv (about 303 km) |
| Territory of (map of 1700) | Tsardom of Muscovy |
Rulers in 1709
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Joseph I | 1705–1711 |
| France | Louis XIV | 1643–1715 |
| England / UK | Queen Anne | 1702–1714 |
| Spain | Philip V | 1700–1746 |
| Rus' / Russia | Peter the Great | 1682–1725 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Ahmed III | 1703–1730 |
The world around 1709
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|
| 1713 | Peace of Utrecht | |
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