Gustav IV Adolf - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gustav IV Adolf | |
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King of Sweden | |
Reign | 29 March 1792 – 29 March 1809 |
Coronation | 3 April 1800 |
Predecessor | Gustav III |
Successor | Charles XIII |
Born | Stockholm Palace, Sweden | 1 November 1778
Died | 7 February 1837 St. Gallen, Swiss Confederacy | (aged 58)
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Spouse | Frederica of Baden |
Issue | Gustav, Prince of Vasa Sophie, Grand Duchess of Baden Cecilia, Grand Duchess of Oldenburg Princess Amalia |
House | Holstein-Gottorp |
Father | Gustav III of Sweden |
Mother | Sophia Magdalena of Denmark |
Religion | Lutheran |
Gustav IV Adolf or Gustav IV Adolph[1] (1 November 1778 – 7 February 1837) was a Swedish monarch. He was the King of Sweden from 1792 until he abdicated in 1809.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ David Williamson in Debrett's Kings and Queens of Europe ISBN 0-86350-194-X pp. 125, 134, 194, 207
- ↑ "Sweden" (in Swedish). World Statesmen. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
Gustav IV Adolf Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg Born: 1 November 1778 Died: 7 February 1837 | ||
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Preceded by Gustav III | King of Sweden 1792-1809 | Vacant Title next held by Charles XIII |