Gustavo Adolphus of Sweden
Swedish king (regent 1611–1632) (1594–1632)
1594 — 1632
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish king (regent 1611–1632) (1594–1632)
Born
December 19, 1594
Died
1632 (age ~38)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military leader
SwedenBorn in Stockholm PalaceDied in Lützen
1594
Born in Stockholm Palace (1594-12-19)
1611
PositionMonarch of Sweden (1611–1632)
1632
Died in Lützen
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Gustavus Adolphus, also known in English as Gustav II Adolf or Gustav II Adolph, was King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. He is credited with the rise of Sweden as a great European power. During his reign, Sweden became one of the primary military forces in Europe during the Thirty Years' War, helping to determine the political and religious balance of power in Europe. He was formally and posthumously given the name Gustavus Adolphus the Great by the Riksdag of the Estates in 1634.
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Who is Gustavo Adolphus of Sweden?+
Gustavus Adolphus, also known in English as Gustav II Adolf or Gustav II Adolph, was King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. He is credited with the rise of Sweden as a great European power. During his reign, Sweden became one of the primary military forces in Europe during the Thirty Years' War, helping
What does the name Gustavo mean?+
The name Gustavo means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gustavo Adolphus of Sweden born?+
Gustavo Adolphus of Sweden was born on December 19, 1594.
When did Gustavo Adolphus of Sweden die?+
Gustavo Adolphus of Sweden died in 1632, at approximately 38 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus
The name Gustavo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gustav or Gustavus". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gustavo — December 19, 1594
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
Legend.
— anon
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