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Siege of Frederickshall and the Death of the King of Sweden
An 1718 dispatch from Frederickshall details a Swedish siege, heavy bombardment, and a royal death. The Swedes breached Guldenleuw, lost 30 soldiers to capture, and their king was shot in trench duty, prompting a pause then retreat. Dutch reports note 4000 Swedish casualties and desertions, with later intelligence from deserters. Other items cite Quadruple Alliance talks, English supply efforts near Melazzo, and unrest at Syracuse amid arms searches.
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Fredericksteen
Norway
Guldenleuw
Frederickthen
Sweden
Frederickshall
Hague
Holland
Naples
Melazzo
Malta
Marquis de Lede
Rome
Syracusa
Maffei
Cartagena