Gustav III of Sweden

Gustav III (13 January 1746 (O.S.) (24 January 1746 (N.S.))–March 29, 1792) was King of Sweden from 1771 until his death. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia, sister of Frederick the Great.

See also

• History of Sweden: Absolute Monarchy in Sweden
• Carl Michael Bellman: Gustafs skål
• Joseph Martin Kraus: Riksdagsmusiken
• Culture of Sweden

A note on dates: Sweden changed from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar during Gustav III's lifetime, with February 17, 1753 followed by March 1, 1753.

Related Topics:
Julian calendar - Gregorian calendar - February 17 - March 1

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