Gustav III of Sweden

King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792 (1746–1792)
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Gustav III of Sweden
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Gustav III of Sweden

Summary

Gustav III of Sweden is a human[1]. Born in Stockholm[2], he… he was born on January 24, 1746[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on March 29, 1792[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,478 views/month, #6,483 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm[2], Gustav III of Sweden…
  • Born in The Royal Court Parish[8], Gustav III of Sweden…
  • Gustav III of Sweden passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Gustav III of Sweden passed away in The Royal Court Parish[9].
  • Gustav III of Sweden was born on January 24, 1746[3].
  • Gustav III of Sweden died on March 29, 1792[5].
  • Gustav III of Sweden is buried at Riddarholm Church[10].
  • Gustav III of Sweden's father was Adolf Fredrik of Sweden[11].
  • Gustav III of Sweden's mother was Louisa Ulrika of Prussia[12].
  • Gustav III of Sweden was married to Sophia Magdalena of Denmark[13].
  • A child of Gustav III of Sweden was Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden[14].
  • A child of Gustav III of Sweden was Prince Carl Gustav, Duke of Småland[15].
  • Gustav III of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Swedish was Gustav III of Sweden's native language[17].
  • Gustav III of Sweden worked as a politician[6].
  • Gustav III of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden[18].
  • Gustav III of Sweden received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[19].
  • Gustav III of Sweden received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[20].
  • Gustav III of Sweden received the Order of St. Andrew[21].
  • Gustav III of Sweden received the Royal Order of the Sword[22].
  • Gustav III of Sweden received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[23].
  • Gustav III of Sweden was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Gustav III of Sweden is recorded as male[25].
  • Gustav III of Sweden's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gustav III of Sweden's family is recorded as House of Holstein-Gottorp[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Stockholm[2], a city[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1187[30] and The Royal Court Parish[8], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1602[33]. Gustav III of Sweden was born on January 24, 1746[3]. His father was Adolf Fredrik of Sweden[11]. His mother was Louisa Ulrika of Prussia[12]. Swedish was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Gustav III of Sweden's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of Monarch of Sweden[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[19], an order[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1748[36]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[20], an order[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1725[39]; Order of St. Andrew[21], an order[40], in Russian Empire[41], founded in 1698[42]; Royal Order of the Sword[22], an order of chivalry[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1748[45]; and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[23], a grade of an order[46], in Denmark[47].

Personal Life

Among Gustav III of Sweden's spouses was Sophia Magdalena of Denmark[13]. Children include Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden[14], a visual artist[48], 1778–1837[49], of Sweden[50], awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim[51] and Prince Carl Gustav, Duke of Småland[15], 1782–1783[52], of Sweden[53].

Death and Burial

Gustav III of Sweden died on March 29, 1792[5]. Recorded place of death include Stockholm[4], a city[54], in Sweden[55], founded in 1187[56] and The Royal Court Parish[9], a parish of the Church of Sweden[57], in Sweden[58], founded in 1602[59]. The cause of death was sepsis[60]. Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gustav III of Sweden include Gustavian style[61], an architectural style[62], in Sweden[63]; Gustavia[64], a taxon[65]; Gustav III's museum of antiquities[66], an art museum[67], in Sweden[68], founded in 1794[69]; Gustav III's Pavilion[70], a pavilion[71], in Sweden[72], founded in 1787[73]; Kustavi[74], a municipality of Finland[75], in Finland[76], founded in 1874[77]; Gustaf III Airport[78], an airport[79], in France[80], founded in 1984[81]; and Statue for Gustav III[82], a sculpture[83], in Sweden[84], founded in 1808[85].

Why It Matters

Gustav III of Sweden ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,478 views/month, #6,483 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

Entities named for him include Gustavian style[61], an architectural style[62], in Sweden[63]; Gustavia[64], a taxon[65]; Gustav III's museum of antiquities[66], an art museum[67], in Sweden[68], founded in 1794[69]; Gustav III's Pavilion[70], a pavilion[71], in Sweden[72], founded in 1787[73]; Kustavi[74], a municipality of Finland[75], in Finland[76], founded in 1874[77]; and Gustaf III Airport[78], an airport[79], in France[80], founded in 1984[81].

FAQs

Where was Gustav III of Sweden born?

Gustav III of Sweden was born in Stockholm[2].

Where did Gustav III of Sweden die?

Gustav III of Sweden passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Gustav III of Sweden's parents?

Gustav III of Sweden's father was Adolf Fredrik of Sweden[11]. Gustav III of Sweden's mother was Louisa Ulrika of Prussia[12].

Who was Gustav III of Sweden married to?

Gustav III of Sweden's spouses include Sophia Magdalena of Denmark[13].

What did Gustav III of Sweden do for work?

Gustav III of Sweden worked as politician[6].

What awards did Gustav III of Sweden receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[19], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[20], Order of St. Andrew[21], and Royal Order of the Sword[22].

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