Gustave, King of Sweden
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| Birthname | Gustavus Adolphus | ||
| born on | 19 December 1594 (greg.) at 07:13 (= 07:13 AM ) | ||
| Place | Stockholm, Sweden, 59n20, 18e03 | ||
| Timezone | LMT m18e03 (is local mean time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   27°12'   20°28 Asc. 06°15'
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Biography
Swedish royalty, the son of Charles X of Sweden and Christina of Holland; ruled as King from 1611 to 1632. A strong character, Gustavus Adolphus was an impressive ruler. During his reign, Sweden emerged as one of Europe's great powers. Though his fame was based mostly on his military feats during the Thirty Year's War, Gustav also dealt effectively with domestic problems. Pious and courageous, he defended Sweden's protestants.
He emerged as one of the great military figures in history and was killed in battle 11/16/1632.
Events
- Work : Gain social status 1611 (King of Sweden, 21 years)
- Death by War or Terrorism 16 November 1632 (Killed in battle, age 56)
Source Notes
Cirkels collection; also Ebertin (December 9, 1594 OS). Heinz Specht gives December 18, 1594.
Categories
- Notable : Famous : Royal family (Sweden)
- Traits : Personality : Courageous
- Vocation : Military : Killed (Great miltary figure)
