Gustavus ii Adolphus
a great swede
his life
Gustavus was born December 9 1594 at Stockholm, Sweden and died November 6 1632 by war at Lutzen,Saxony(now Germany). Gustavus became king in 1611. His father died in October 1611 and Gustavus came king.
his family
Spouse
- Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg
Children
- Christina,
- Queen of Sweden,
- Gustav of Vasaborg
Parents:
- Charles IX of Sweden,
- Christina of Holstein-Gottorp
accomplishments
Gustavus has layed a foundation, conquer country, and when to many wars that are important to European history
5 epic facts of Gustavus ii adolphus
- he was the eldest son of Charles IX of Sweden and Christina of Holstein-Gottorp.
- At 9 Gustavus was introduced into public life, and at 13 he was receiving petitions.
- At 15 he began to administer his duchy of Västmanland and opened the Riksdag at Örebro in his father's absence.
- On Aug. 15, 1609, he made his first speech to the Estates when he dismissed them after a stormy session, for his father was incapacitated by a stroke from which he never completely recovered.
- Gustavus's life was cut short when he stood at the height of his success.
problems of Gustavus ii Adolphus
he was forced to concede certain powers to the Council and the Estates
after is death
Swedish National Anthem - "Du Gamla, Du Fria" (SV/EN)
SIGHT
- "Gustavus II." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 9 Dec. 2015<http://www.encyclopedia.com>.
- "Gustavus II." Encyclopedia of World Biography. Detroit: Gale, 1998. Biography in Context. Web. 9 Dec. 2015.