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).

Gallery

Gustav Vasa had a series of paintings made during his reign. The originals are lost but watercolor reproductions of unknown date remain. These paintings show Gustav's triumphs, showing what Gustav himself considered important to depict.

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Image:Gustav Vasa triumphs 1.jpg|Part one. Year 1521-23, Outside Stockholm

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Image:Gustav Vasa triumphs 2.jpg|Part two. Year 1525, Inside Stockholm

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Image:Gustav Vasa triumphs 3.jpg|Part three. Year 1527, Inside and outside Västerås

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Image:Gustav Vasa triumphs 4.jpg|Part four. Year 1542, the Dacke rising.

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Image:Gustav Vasa triumphs 5.jpg|Part five. year 1541, in Brömsebro with Christian III of Denmark

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Image:Fem kronor Sweden.jpg|The five kronor bank note that was in print in the 1970's and 1980's

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