On This Day

Gustav Vasa

Gustav Vasa's Historical Timeline

  1. Gustav Vasa is born

    Gustav Vasa is born

  2. Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden, ending the Kalmar Union

    The Kalmar Union was a personal union in Scandinavia, agreed at Kalmar in Sweden as designed by Queen Margaret of Denmark.

  3. Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, rules for 37 years, and becomes known as the "father of the nation"

    Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, rules for 37 years, and becomes known as the "father of the nation"

Associated Historical Events

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gustav Vasa born?
Gustav Vasa was born on 1496-05-12.
What historical events involved Gustav Vasa?
Gustav Vasa was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Gustav Vasa is born, Gustav Vasa is elected King of Sweden, ending the Kalmar Union, Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, rules for 37 years, and becomes known as the "father of the nation".
When did Gustav Vasa die?
Gustav Vasa died on 1560-01-01.

Related Years