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Gustav III

Gustav III's Historical Timeline

  1. Gustav III is born

    Gustav III is born

  2. King Gustav III of Sweden completes a coup d'état by adopting a new constitution and installing himself as an enlightene

    King Gustav III of Sweden completes a coup d'état by adopting a new constitution and installing himself as an enlightened despot, ending fifty years of parliamentary rule

  3. King Gustav III leads Swedish naval forces to victory over the Russian Baltic fleet during the Second Battle of Svensksu

    King Gustav III leads Swedish naval forces to victory over the Russian Baltic fleet during the Second Battle of Svensksund, destroying or capturing one-third of the Russian ships and ending the Russo-Swedish War

  4. King Gustav III of Sweden is shot by Count Jacob Johan Anckarström at a masked ball at the opera and dies on March 29

    Jacob Johan Anckarström (11 May 1762 – 27 April 1792) was a Swedish military officer who is known as the assassin of King Gustav III of Sweden. He was convicted and executed for regicide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gustav III born?
Gustav III was born on 1746-01-24.
What historical events involved Gustav III?
Gustav III was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Gustav III is born, King Gustav III of Sweden completes a coup d'état by adopting a new constitution and installing himself as an enlightene, King Gustav III leads Swedish naval forces to victory over the Russian Baltic fleet during the Second Battle of Svensksu.
When did Gustav III die?
Gustav III died on 1792-01-01.

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