Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gustav IV Adolf |
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Portrait by Per Krafft the Younger
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| King of Sweden | |
| Reign | 29 March 1792 – 29 March 1809 |
| Coronation | 3 April 1800 |
| Predecessor | Gustav III |
| Successor | Charles XIII |
| Born | 1 November 1778 Stockholm Palace, Sweden |
| Died | 7 February 1837 (aged 58) St. Gallen, Swiss Confederacy |
| Burial | Riddarholmen Church, Stockholm |
| Spouse | Frederica of Baden |
| Issue | Gustav, Prince of Vasa Sophie, Grand Duchess of Baden Cecilia, Grand Duchess of Oldenburg Princess Amalia |
| House | Holstein-Gottorp |
| Father | Gustav III of Sweden |
| Mother | Sophia Magdalena of Denmark |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Gustav IV Adolf or Gustav IV Adolph, born 1 November 1778, dead 7 February 1837 was a Swedish monarch. He was the King of Sweden from 1792 until he abdicated in 1809.
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Gustav IV Adolf
House of Holstein-Gottorp
Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg
Born: 1 November 1778 Died: 7 February 1837 |
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| Preceded by Gustav III |
King of Sweden 1792-1809 |
Vacant
Title next held by
Charles XIII |
Images for kids
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Gustav Adolf at the age of seven
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Gustav IV Adolf's arrest
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Walking with his wife Queen Frederica
See also
In Spanish: Gustavo IV Adolfo de Suecia para niños
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