Battle of Poltava
Unverified
Date
June 27, 1709
Type
World
Author
smithsheep
Location
Poltava,
Poltava Oblast,
Ukraine
Categories
Military & Conflict
Event Details
Battle of Poltava (1709-06-27)
A decisive victory of Peter I the Great of Russia over Charles XII of Sweden. The battle ended Sweden's status as a great power and marked the beginning of Russian supremacy in eastern Europe.
- Location: Poltava, Ukraine
- Context: World level event.
Categories: Military & Conflict