Gustav I of Sweden

Summary

Gustav I of Sweden is a human^[1]. He was born in Rydboholm Castle^[2]. He was born on May 12, 1496^[3]. He passed away in Stockholm^[4]. He died on September 29, 1560^[5]. He worked as a monarch^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #6,925 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Gustav I of Sweden was born in Rydboholm Castle^[2].
• Born in Lindholmens^[9], Gustav I of Sweden…
• Gustav I of Sweden passed away in Stockholm^[4].
• Gustav I of Sweden died in Tre Kronor Castle^[10].
• Gustav I of Sweden was born on May 12, 1496^[3].
• Gustav I of Sweden died on September 29, 1560^[5].
• Burial took place at Uppsala Cathedral^[11].
• Gustav I of Sweden's father was Erik Johansson Vasa^[12].
• Gustav I of Sweden's mother was Cecilia Månsdotter^[13].
• Among Gustav I of Sweden's spouses was Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg^[14].
• Among Gustav I of Sweden's spouses was Margaret Leijonhufvud^[15].
• Among Gustav I of Sweden's spouses was Catherine Stenbock^[16].
• A child of Gustav I of Sweden was Eric XIV of Sweden^[17].
• A child of Gustav I of Sweden was John III of Sweden^[18].
• A child of Gustav I of Sweden was Catherine Vasa of Sweden^[19].
• A child of Gustav I of Sweden was Princess Cecilia of Sweden^[20].
• A child of Gustav I of Sweden was Magnus, Duke of Östergötland^[21].
• A child of Gustav I of Sweden was Anna of Sweden^[22].
• Gustav I of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden^[23].
• Swedish was Gustav I of Sweden's native language^[24].
• Gustav I of Sweden worked as a monarch^[6].
• Gustav I of Sweden's professions included politician^[7].
• Gustav I of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden^[25].
• Gustav I of Sweden was educated at Uppsala University^[26].
• Gustav I of Sweden received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Rydboholm Castle^[2], a castle^[28], in Sweden^[29], founded in 1500^[30] and Lindholmens^[9], a manor house^[31], in Sweden^[32]. Gustav I of Sweden was born on May 12, 1496^[3]. His father was Erik Johansson Vasa^[12]. His mother was Cecilia Månsdotter^[13]. Swedish was his native language^[24].

Education

Gustav I of Sweden was educated at Uppsala University^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch^[6] and politician^[7]. Gustav I of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden^[25].

Recognition

Gustav I of Sweden received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg^[14], a queen^[33], 1513–1535^[34], of Sweden^[35]; Margaret Leijonhufvud^[15], a consort^[36], 1516–1551^[37], of Sweden^[38]; and Catherine Stenbock^[16], a businessperson^[39], 1535–1621^[40], of Sweden^[41]. Children include Eric XIV of Sweden^[17], a monarch^[42], 1533–1577^[43], of Sweden^[44], specialised in government^[45]; John III of Sweden^[18], a monarch^[46], 1537–1592^[47], of Sweden^[48], awarded the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[49]; Catherine Vasa of Sweden^[19], a poet^[50], 1539–1610^[51], of Sweden^[52]; Princess Cecilia of Sweden^[20], a politician^[53], 1540–1627^[54], of Sweden^[55]; Magnus, Duke of Östergötland^[21], an aristocrat^[56], 1542–1595^[57], of Sweden^[58]; and Anna of Sweden^[22], a politician^[59], 1545–1610^[60], of Sweden^[61]. Gustav I of Sweden's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[62].

Death and Burial

Gustav I of Sweden died on September 29, 1560^[5]. Recorded place of death include Stockholm^[4], a city^[63], in Sweden^[64], founded in 1187^[65] and Tre Kronor Castle^[10], a castle^[66], in Sweden^[67], founded in 1300^[68]. He is buried at Uppsala Cathedral^[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gustav I of Sweden include House of Vasa^[69], a dynasty^[70], in Sweden^[71]; Vasaloppet^[72], a recurring sporting event^[73], in Sweden^[74], founded in 1922^[75]; Wasabröd^[76], a business^[77], in Sweden^[78], founded in 1919^[79], headquartered in Stockholm^[80]; and Gustaf Vasa Church^[81], a church building^[82], in Sweden^[83], founded in 1906^[84].

Why It Matters

Gustav I of Sweden ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (437 views/month, #6,925 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[85] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[86]

Entities named for him include House of Vasa^[69], a dynasty^[70], in Sweden^[71]; Vasaloppet^[72], a recurring sporting event^[73], in Sweden^[74], founded in 1922^[75]; Wasabröd^[76], a business^[77], in Sweden^[78], founded in 1919^[79], headquartered in Stockholm^[80]; and Gustaf Vasa Church^[81], a church building^[82], in Sweden^[83], founded in 1906^[84].

FAQs

Where was Gustav I of Sweden born?

Born in Rydboholm Castle^[2], Gustav I of Sweden…

Where did Gustav I of Sweden die?

Gustav I of Sweden passed away in Stockholm^[4].

Who were Gustav I of Sweden's parents?

Gustav I of Sweden's father was Erik Johansson Vasa^[12]. Gustav I of Sweden's mother was Cecilia Månsdotter^[13].

Who was Gustav I of Sweden married to?

Gustav I of Sweden's spouses include Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg^[14], Margaret Leijonhufvud^[15], and Catherine Stenbock^[16].

What did Gustav I of Sweden do for work?

Gustav I of Sweden worked as monarch^[6] and politician^[7].

Where did Gustav I of Sweden go to school?

Gustav I of Sweden was educated at Uppsala University^[26].

What awards did Gustav I of Sweden receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel^[27].