Deaths on May 12

Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Died on May 12, 1708

Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (b. 1658)

Adolphus Frederick II (19 October 1658 – 12 May 1708), Duke of Mecklenburg, was the first Duke of the Mecklenburg-Strelitz, reigning from 1701 until his death. Mecklenburg-Strelitz was a part of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

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Events on 1708

11 Mar

Scottish Militia Bill
Queen Anne withholds Royal Assent from the Scottish Militia Bill, the last time a British monarch vetoes legislation.
11 Sep

Battle of Poltava
Charles XII of Sweden stops his march to conquer Moscow outside Smolensk, marking the turning point in the Great Northern War. The army is defeated nine months later in the Battle of Poltava, and the Swedish Empire ceases to be a major power.
9 Oct

Battle of Lesnaya
Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya.

Deaths on May 12

Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Died on May 12, 1708

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Events on 1708

Scottish Militia Bill

Battle of Poltava

Battle of Lesnaya