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Gustáv III.

1746 – 1792

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Gustav III, also called Gustavus III, was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 24, 1746
Stockholm
Date of death
March 29, 1792
Stockholm
Citizenship

Sweden

Occupations & fields
politician
Awards & honours
Royal Order of the SeraphimOrder of Saint Alexander NevskyOrder of St. AndrewRoyal Order of the SwordKnight of the Order of the Elephant
Field and occupation
švédsky kráľ od 1771 do 1792 (1746 – 1792)
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