Great Northern War

Proper noun

Meaning

Great Northern War

(historical) A conflict (1700–1721) in which a coalition led by the Tsardom of Russia successfully contested the supremacy of the Swedish Empire in Northern, Central and Eastern Europe.

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Examples

Before it could fully recover, Lithuania was again ravaged during the Great Northern War of 1700–21. Source: Internet

Before it could fully recover, Lithuania was ravaged during the Great Northern War (1700–1721). Source: Internet

During Peter the Great 's rule Russia gained control over much of the Baltics from Sweden in the Great Northern War at the beginning of the 18th century, but left the German nobility in control. Source: Internet

During the Great Northern War it was looted by the Swedish army. Source: Internet

His work in the latter stages of the Great Northern War (ending in 1721), for example, was dominated by lightering duties. Source: Internet

In 1700, the Great Northern War broke out. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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