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Who was about to suffer a catastrophic defeat in the Second Northern War?
Karl X
Karl II
Christian IV
Frederick II
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**Karl X**, the king of Sweden, faced imminent disaster in the Second Northern War. He had recklessly expanded Sweden's territories, sparking conflicts with neighboring powers. By 1718, a coalition of Denmark, Russia, Saxony, and Prussia had united against him, threatening to crush Sweden's military might and end its dominance in the Baltic region.
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