Gustav III of Sweden
King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792
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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.
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.png) Gustav III painted in 1777 by Alexander Roslin | |
| King of Sweden | |
| Reign | 12 February 1771 – 29 March 1792 |
| Coronation | 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 |
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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 |