In 1680, this country seized massive amounts of land from its aristocracy in the Great Reduction.
In 1680, this country seized massive amounts of land from its aristocracy in the Great Reduction. RenÃ© Descartes died in this country while serving as tutor to one of its rulers, who later converted to Catholicism. Axel Oxenstierna counseled the monarchs of this country for more than forty years. The Count of Tilly was killed at the Battle of Rain by forces of this country, which invaded northern Germany during the Thirty Years' War. A king of this country was known as the "Lion of the North" and was killed during the Battle of LÃ¼tzen. For 10 points, name this country ruled by members of the Vasa Dynasty like Christina and Gustavus Adolphus, who reigned from Stockholm.
In 1680, this country seized massive amounts of land from its aristocracy in the Great Reduction.
Kingdom of Sweden [or Konungariket Sverige]