Gustav III of Sweden
Gustav III (24 January [O.S. 13 January] 1746 – 29 March 1792Note on dates) was King of Sweden from 1771 until he was shot to death in 1792.[1] He was the eldest son of King Adolph Frederick and Queen Louise Ulrika, who was a sister of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia.
| Gustav III | |
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.png) Gustav III painted in 1777 by Alexander Roslin | |
| King of Sweden | |
| 12 February 1771 – 29 March 1792 | |
| 29 May 1772 | |
| Predecessor | Adolf Frederick |
| Successor | Gustav IV Adolf |
| Born | 24 January 1746 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 29 March 1792 (aged 46) Stockholm Palace, Stockholm |
| Burial | 13 April 1792 Riddarholmen Church, Stockholm |
| Spouse | Sophia Magdalena of Denmark |
| Issue More... | Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden Prince Carl Gustav, Duke of Småland |
| House | House of Holstein-Gottorp |
| Father | Adolf Frederick of Sweden |
| Mother | Louisa Ulrika of Prussia |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Gustav III Of Sweden Media
Portrait of Sophia Magdalena of Denmark, painted by Alexander Roslin in 1775
King Gustav III of Sweden and his Brothers; Gustav III (left) and his two brothers, Prince Frederick Adolf and Prince Charles, later Charles XIII of Sweden. Painting by Alexander Roslin.
Gustav's coronation in May 1772
Coronation coin from the coronation of Gustavus III in 1772
One of Gustav III's revolution rings in memory of the political revolution of 21 August 1772.
Gustav III in 1772, by Alexander Roslin.
Photo of Gustav III's uniform worn during the coup d'état, 19th of August 1772, Livrustkammaren
Pope Pius VI and Gustav III
- Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Framsida av medalj med bild av Gustav III, 1777.Nyckelord: Gustav III, 1770-tal, Medalj, Föremålsbild, medalj
Coronation portrait of Gustav III by Alexander Roslin, c. 1777
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References
Gustav III Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg Born: 24 January 1746 Died: 29 March 1792
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| Preceded by Adolf Fredrik |
King of Sweden 1771–1792 |
Succeeded by Gustav IV Adolf |