Bengt Asmundson was born about 1696, in Älvsborg, Sweden as the son of Assmund. He had at least 4 daughters with Britta Hanson. He died on 9 December 1764, at the age of 69.
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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.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Juel, Obert, Jarl.
Americanized form of Norwegian Osmundsen .
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