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Death of the King of Sweden creates political turmoil
News from Stockholm and Amsterdam reports the king's death sparks swift military moves. Princess Africa expected to be declared queen under a prior succession, while ministers Baron de Gortz and Count Vandreath are arrested amid Holstein intrigue. Siege of Frederickshall ends as Swedish forces march out of Norway.
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Amsterdam Courant
Hamburg
Sweden
Stockholm
Africa
Charles XI
Baron de Gortz
Count Vandernath
Holstein
House of Holstein
Prench
Pouffin
Amsterdam
Fredericks
Stromstad
Norway
Wismar
Frear
Frederickshall
Hesse
Caffel
Stromstat
Paris
Madrid
Pardo
Barcelona
WarcalPd
St. Filia
Melazzo
Zumlungen
Vienna
Domenico Almanzond
Nicola Pelance