King Gustav V Adolphus of Sweden | |
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King of Sweden, Duke of Cambridge
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King Gustav’s Royal Portrait | |
King of Sweden and Norway | |
Reign | 5 February 1818 – 8 July 1850 |
Coronation | 11 May 1818 (Stockholm Cathedral, Sweden) 7 September 1818 (Nidaros Cathedral, Norway) |
Predecessor | None |
Successor | Napoleon II |
Spouse | Queen Augusta |
Issue | 3 |
Full name | |
Gustav Adolphus George Hanover | |
Father | George III of Britain |
Mother | Queen Charlotte |
Religion | Protestant |
Gustav V Adolphus was king of Sweden from 1810 to 1850, reigning for over 39 years.
Early life and British life
Prince Adolphus was born in February 1774 at Buckingham House, then known as the "Queen's House", in the City and Liberty of Westminster, now within Greater London. He was the youngest son of George and Charlotte to survive childhood. He was tutored at home until summer 1786, when he was sent to the University of Göttingen in Germany, along with his brothers Prince Ernest (created Duke of Cumberland in 1799) and Prince Augustus (created Duke of Sussex in 1801).
Reign
Adolphus took the name Gustav and was crowned Gustav V Adolphus. He started his reign by focusing on rebuilding the Swedish Army after the Napoleonic Wars. He secured an alliance with Britain, and reestablished a relationship with France. He reigned for 32 years, 5 months, and 4 days, including the end date. He is considered the first modern monarch of Sweden.
Death
King Gustav died on the 8 July 1850 from unknown causes.
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