Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden

Swedish king (regent 1611–1632) (1594–1632)
Person human Q52938
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden
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Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden

Summary

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is a human[1]. He was born in Stockholm Palace[2]. He was born on December 9, 1594[3]. He died in Lützen[4]. He died on November 6, 1632[5]. He worked as a military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,096 views/month, #5,848 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stockholm Palace[2], Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden…
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden passed away in Lützen[4].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was born on December 9, 1594[3].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was born on December 19, 1594[8].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden died on November 6, 1632[5].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden died on November 16, 1632[9].
  • Burial took place at Riddarholm Church[10].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's father was Charles IX of Sweden[11].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's mother was Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[12].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was married to Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg[13].
  • A child of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was Count Gustav of Vasaborg, 1st Count of Nystad[14].
  • A child of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was Christina of Sweden[15].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • German was Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's native language[17].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's professions included military leader[6].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden held the position of Monarch of Sweden[18].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is recorded as male[20].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's family is recorded as House of Vasa[22].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's noble title is recorded as king[23].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's Commons category is recorded as Gustav II Adolf of Sweden[24].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's unmarried partner is recorded as Ebba Brahe[25].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's unmarried partner is recorded as Margareta Slots[26].
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was part of the conflict Thirty Years' War[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was born in Stockholm Palace[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 9, 1594[3] and December 19, 1594[8]. His father was Charles IX of Sweden[11]. His mother was Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[12]. German was his native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's professions included military leader[6]. He held the position of Monarch of Sweden[18].

Personal Life

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was married to Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg[13]. Children include Count Gustav of Vasaborg, 1st Count of Nystad[14], a military personnel[28], 1616–1653[29], of Sweden[30] and Christina of Sweden[15], an art collector[31], 1626–1689[32], of Sweden[33], specialised in aphorism[34]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 6, 1632[5] and November 16, 1632[9]. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden died in Lützen[4]. He is buried at Riddarholm Church[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden include Gustav Adolf Grammar School[35], a general education school[36], in Estonia[37], founded in 1631[38], headquartered in Tallinn[39]; Gustav Adolfs torg[40], a square[41], in Sweden[42]; Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy[43], a Swedish Royal Academies[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1932[46]; Gustaf Adolfs torg[47], a square[48], in Sweden[49]; Gustavus Adolphus Pastry[50]; and Gustaf Adolf Church[51], a church building[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1892[54].

Why It Matters

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,096 views/month, #5,848 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Gustav Adolf Grammar School[35], a general education school[36], in Estonia[37], founded in 1631[38], headquartered in Tallinn[39]; Gustav Adolfs torg[40], a square[41], in Sweden[42]; Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy[43], a Swedish Royal Academies[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1932[46]; Gustaf Adolfs torg[47], a square[48], in Sweden[49]; Gustavus Adolphus Pastry[50]; and Gustaf Adolf Church[51], a church building[52], in Sweden[53], founded in 1892[54].

FAQs

Where was Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden born?

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's place of birth was Stockholm Palace[2].

Where did Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden die?

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden died in Lützen[4].

Who were Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's parents?

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's father was Charles IX of Sweden[11]. Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's mother was Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[12].

Who was Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden married to?

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's spouses include Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg[13].

What did Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden do for work?

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden worked as military leader[6].

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  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
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  16. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [25] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
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