Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

Gustav VI Adolf (Oskar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustav Adolf) (November 11, 1882 – September 15, 1973) was King of Sweden from 1950 until his death. He was the eldest son of King Gustav V. At birth he was created Duke of Skåne. On October 29, 1950, he succeeded his father on the throne.

Children

• Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten (1906-1947)
• Prince Sigvard, Duke of Uppland, later Count Sigvard Bernadotte af Wisborg (1907-2002)
• Princess Ingrid, later Queen of Denmark (1910-2000).
• Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland (1912-1997)
• Prince Carl Johan, Duke of Dalarna, later Count Carl Johan Bernadotte af Wisborg (1916-)

Prince Gustaf Adolf married Lady Louise Mountbatten, on November 3, 1923.

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Louise Mountbatten - November 3 - 1923

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This second marriage produced only one stillborn child.

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