Gustav III

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gustav III
Occupation	King
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1711(1711-02-12)
Age	313
Date Of Death	May 25, 1772
Birthplace	Stockholm
Country	Sweden
Birth City	Stockholm County
Horoscope	Aquarius

Gustav III Biography

Gustav III is one of the most popular and richest King who was born on February 12, 1711 in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden. King of Sweden from 1771 until 1792, who struggled against those who were nobles within his nation as well as against the neighboring states. He instituted radical social reforms, including the end of torture and making legal Catholicism as well as Judaism within Sweden.

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The man was an unrelated cousin with Russian leader Catherine The Great who enabled him to secure Russia’s support while trying to defeat Norway.

Gustav III Net Worth

Gustav III is one of the richest King from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gustav III 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

It finished his Age of Liberty, a period of government by parliamentary representation and the expansion of civil rights after he took power away over the state in 1772.

He abolished the rights enjoyed by nobles during his predecessor’s rule and believed that an educated monarch could govern the country more effectively than they did.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gustav III Dating?

According to our records, Gustav III married to Sophia Magdalena of Denmark. As of December 1, 2023, Gustav III’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gustav Ranked on the list of most popular King. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Gustav III celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

What is Gustav III known for?

He founded the Swedish Academy (1786) and greatly encouraged the theatre in Sweden. He himself wrote plays, and in 1786 he collaborated with Johan Kellgren on the opera Gustaf Wasa. For his cultural activity no less than his political achievements, his reign is known as the Gustavian, or Swedish, Enlightenment.

What did Gustav II Adolf do?

Following a decisive victory at Breitenfeldt, Gustav II Adolf became the leader of the Protestants. On 6 November 1632 his luck in battle came to an end, and he was killed at Lützen aged 38. Gustav II Adolf managed to end the wars with Denmark, Russia and Poland that he inherited from his father.

What happened to King Hugo of Sweden?

In 1792 he was mortally wounded by a gunshot in the lower back during a masquerade ball as part of an aristocratic-parliamentary coup attempt, but managed to assume command and quell the uprising before succumbing to sepsis 13 days later, a period during which he received apologies from many of his political enemies.

Did Sweden overthrow King?

The war ended in 1809 with Sweden’s surrender of Finland to Russia. In these circumstances certain groups of liberal officials and officers in Sweden’s western army arranged a coup d’état, and on March 13, 1809, the king was overthrown.

Why did Sweden outlaw coffee?

In 1746, a royal edict was issued against coffee and tea due to “ the misuse and excesses of tea and coffee drinking “. Heavy taxes were levied on consumption, and failure to pay the tax on the substance resulted in fines and confiscation of cups and dishes.