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The Swedish Empire (Swedish: stormaktstiden, "the Era of Great Power") was the period in Swedish history spanning much of the 17th and early 18th centuries during which Sweden became a European great power that exercised territorial control over much of the Baltic region.
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The military of the Swedish empire is commonly (and wrongfully) recognized only as the Caroleans, which were in fact not in service until the late 17th century under Charles XI and his successor. The Swedish Empire and its modern military force was founded by Gustavus Adolphus , who inherited the throne in 1611 at age 17.
History. Rise to power. King Gustavus Adolphus made Sweden powerful. The Swedish military had strong infantry and he led them cleverly. Victories such as the Battle of Breitenfeld in 1631 made Sweden strong. Notable achievements. During this period, Sweden advanced in science, culture, and trade.
History of Sweden. Prehistoric. Prehistory (12000 BC–800 AD) Viking Age (800–1050) Consolidation. Middle Ages (1050–1397) Kalmar Union (1397–1521) Early Vasa era (1521–1611) Great Power. Emerging Great Power (1611–1648) Swedish Empire (1648–1718) Enlightenment. Age of Liberty (1718–1772) Age of Absolutism (1772–1809) Liberalization.
Sweden possessed overseas colonies from 1638 to 1663, in 1733 and from 1784 to 1878. Sweden possessed five colonies, four of which were short lived. The colonies spanned three continents: Africa, Asia and North America.
Swedish Empire See also: History of Sweden (1611–1648) , Swedish Empire , Swedish overseas colonies , Age of Liberty , Gustavian era , and Union between Sweden and Norway Gustavus Adolphus at the Battle of Breitenfeld in 1631 The Swedish Empire between 1611 and 1815; its peak was between 1658 and 1660
