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Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden
1778 – 1837 · aged 59
King of Sweden between 1792-1809 (1778–1837)
- Born
- 1 Nov 1778 · Stockholm Palace
- Died
- 7 Feb 1837 · St. Gallen
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- 1 Nov 1778BornBorn in Stockholm Palace
- 1786AwardKnight of the Order of the Elephant
- 1792 – 1809RoleMonarch of Sweden
- 7 Feb 1837DiedDied in St. Gallen
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Meanwhile in the world
Major world events during their lifetime (1778 – 1837).
- 1789 – 1799French Revolution
- 1812 – 1815War of 1812
- 1814 – 1815Congress of Vienna
Biography
Gustav IV Adolf or Gustav IV Adolph (1 November 1778 – 7 February 1837) was King of Sweden from 1792 until he was deposed in a coup in 1809. He was also the last Swedish monarch to be the ruler of Finland.
The occupation of Finland in 1808–09 by Russian forces was the immediate cause of Gustav Adolf's overthrow, violently initiated by officers of his own army. Following his abdication on 29 March 1809, an Instrument of Government was hastily written, which severely circumscribed the powers of the monarchy. The "Instrument" was adopted in 1809 on 6 June, the National Day of Sweden now as well as in his time. It remained in force until replaced in 1974. The crown, now with strictly limited powers, passed to Gustav Adolf's uncle Charles XIII.
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