Catharina Jacobsdotter was born about 1687, in Gotland, Sweden. She married Claes Person on 9 February 1712, in Havdhem, Gotland, Sweden. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. She died on 23 November 1759, in Lilla Vastäde, Gotland, Sweden, at the age of 73.
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King Charles II invaded Denmark. Forced Danish King to sign Peace of Travendal.
By 1658, Sweden had become a great power in northern Europe. The Great Northern War from 1700 through 1721 resulted in the loss of land amassed by Sweden in areas such as Germany, Norway, and Denmark. Nearly 200,000 Swedes lost their lives due to the war while Sweden lost much of its dominance in the Baltic Region.
Northern War occurred.
English: An English form of Catharine.
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