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Adolf Frederik of Holstein-Gottorp crowns himself King of Sweden

Adolf (or Adolph) Frederick (Swedish: Adolf Fredrik; German: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 1710 – 12 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771.

Adolf (or Adolph) Frederick (Swedish: Adolf Fredrik; German: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 1710 – 12 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771. He was the son of Christian August of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince of Eutin, and Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach. He was an uncle of Catherine the Great and husband to Louisa Ulrika of Prussia.

After 220 years the House of Oldenburg returned to the Swedish throne with Adolf Frederick through its Holstein-Gottorp branch. He was a weak monarch, installed as first in line to the throne following the parliamentary government's failure to reconquer the Baltic provinces in 1741–1743.

Historical Significance

Adolf (or Adolph) Frederick (Swedish: Adolf Fredrik; German: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 1710 – 12 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771.

Events Before

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    Statesman George Mason (24) weds Ann Eilbeck (16)

  2. Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, En

    Jack Slack retains the Champion of England boxing title after defeating Frenchman Jean Petit in 7 rounds in Harlston, England, acknowledged as the first international prizefight

  3. Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

    Tax revolt in Haarlem, Netherlands

  4. Minor earthquake in London

    Minor earthquake in London

  5. -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

    -18] Tax revolt in Gorinchem

Events After

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  2. Britain and the British Empire, including the American colonies, adopt the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days bet

    Britain and the British Empire, including the American colonies, adopt the Gregorian Calendar after skipping 11 days between September 3 and September 13

  3. East Indies invasion "Geldermalsen" leaves at Malacca: 92 killed

    East Indies invasion "Geldermalsen" leaves at Malacca: 92 killed

  4. Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism

    Tobias Smollett publishes pamphlet accusing Henry Fielding of plagiarism

  5. Dutch States-General forbids export of windmills

    Dutch States-General forbids export of windmills

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on April 5, 1751?
Adolf (or Adolph) Frederick (Swedish: Adolf Fredrik; German: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 1710 – 12 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771. He was the son of Christian August of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince of Eutin, and Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach. He was an uncle of Catherine the Great and husband to Louisa Ulrika of Prussia.
Why is Adolf Frederik of Holstein-Gottorp crowns himself King of Sweden significant?
Adolf (or Adolph) Frederick (Swedish: Adolf Fredrik; German: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 1710 – 12 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771.

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