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Charles XII: The Fall of a Swedish King (+ 8 more historical events on this day!)
A Daily Dose of History (30 Nov 2023)
Today's historical events:
Great Northern War: King Charles XII of Sweden dies during a siege of the fortress of Fredriksten in Norway.
The Grand Duchy of Tuscany, under Pietro Leopoldo I, becomes the first modern state to abolish the death penalty (later commemorated as Cities for Life Day).
The Balmis Expedition starts in Spain with the aim of vaccinating millions against smallpox in Spanish America and Philippines.
In New Orleans, Spanish representatives officially transfer the Louisiana Territory to an official from the French First Republic. Just 20…
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