Norrmalm in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden — Northern Europe (Scandinavia)
Kung Karl XII
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King Karl XII
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 10, 2017
1. Kung Karl XII / King Karl XII Marker
Statyn föreställer Karl XII (1682-1718, kung från 1697) och är skulpterad av Johan Peter Molin (1814-73). Den avtäcktes den 30 november 1868, på 150-årsdagen av Karl XII:s död vid Fredrikshald i Norge. Statyn göts på Kungliga Myntet på Kungsholmen av den tyske bronsgjutaren Herlodt och bronsvikten är 2,5 ton. Monumentet tillkom på initiativ av bland andra publicisten August Sohlman och den liberale politikern och författaren August Blanche och bekostades genom en insamling bland allmänheten.
De fyra mörsarna (kortpipiga artilleripjäser) som omger statyn är gjutna i Dresden 1678 och erövrades av Karl XII när svenskarna återtog fästningen Neumilnde vid Riga från Sacherna den 11 december 1701. Relieferna på pjäserna föreställer Proserpinas bortrövande.
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The four mortars (short-barrelled artillery pieces) surrounding the statue were cast in Dresden in 1678, and were brought to Sweden as war trophies in 1701.
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Erected by Statens Festighetsverk.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1868.
Location. 59° 19.8′ N, 18° 4.336′ E. Marker is in Stockholm, Stockholms län (Stockholm County). It is in Norrmalm. It is at the intersection of Karl XII:s torg and Stromgatan on Karl XII:s torg. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockholm, Stockholms län 111 47, Sweden. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Scandinavia, the Nordic Countries, the Schengen Area, and the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kungliga Operan / Royal Opera House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Norrbro (about 210 meters away); Gustav II Adolf / King Gustaf II Adolf (about 210 meters away); Strömparterren (about 240 meters away); Riksbron (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Kvarteret Brunkhalsen (approx.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 10, 2017
2. Kung Karl XII / King Karl XII and Marker
The Monument to Charles XII in Stockholm, with Charles pointing towards Russia. Stockholmers call this statue "the lion between four pots" ("Lejonet mellan fyra krukor") referring to the mortars placed at the corners of the monument. This contrasts with a nearby statue of Charles XIII which has lions similarly arranged; that statue is known as "the pot between four lions" ("Krukan mellan fyra lejon"), referring to a Swedish slang expression for a coward. - Wikipedia
Also see . . . Charles XII of Sweden (Wikipedia). Charles XII, also Carl (Swedish: Karl XII; 17 June 1682 – 30 November 1718 O.S.), Latinized to Carolus Rex, was the King of Sweden from 1697 to 1718. He belonged to the House of Palatinate-Zweibrücken, a branch line of the House of Wittelsbach. Charles was the only surviving son of Charles XI and Ulrika Eleonora the Elder. He assumed power, after a seven-month caretaker government, at the age of fifteen. (Submitted on July 18, 2017.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 10, 2017
3. Mortar "Pluto", dated MDCLXVIII
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
