Gustav I of Sweden

Gustav Vasa, originally Gustav Eriksson Vasa (May 12, 1496–September 29, 1560) was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death. He was elected regent in 1521 after leading the rebellion against Christian II of Denmark, who controlled most of Sweden. During his reign Protestantism was introduced in Sweden (Sweden-Finland).

Family

Gustav's first wife was Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (1513 – 1535), whom he married on 24 September 1531. They had a son:

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Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg - 1513 - 1535 - 24 September - 1531

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• Eric XIV (1533 – 1577)

On 1 October 1536 he married his second wife, Margareta Leijonhufvud (1514 – 1551). Their children were:

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1 October - 1536 - Margareta Leijonhufvud - 1514 - 1551

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• John III (Johan III) (1537 – 1592)
• Katharina (1539 – 1610). A great-grandmother of Adolf Friedrich II of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
• Cecilia (1540 – 1627)
• Magnus (1542 – 1595)
• Carl (1544)
• Anna Maria (1545 – 1610)
• Sten (1546 – 1549)
• Sofia (1547 – 1611)
• Elisabeth (1549 – 1598)
• Charles IX (Carl IX) (1550 – 1611)

In 1552 he married his third wife, Katarina Stenbock (1535 – 1621).

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1552 - Katarina Stenbock - 1535 - 1621

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