Royalty · 1622–1660

Charles X Gustav of Sweden — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 8 November 1622 · Died: 13 February 1660 · Age at death: 37

How old was Charles X Gustav of Sweden when he died?

Charles X Gustav of Sweden died aged 37. He was born on 8 November 1622 and died on 13 February 1660.

King of Sweden during the mid-seventeenth century

Did you know?He led his army across the frozen sea of the Great Belt to surprise and defeat Danish forces in a daring winter campaign.

Charles X Gustav, also Carl X Gustav (Swedish: Karl X Gustav; 8 November 1622 – 13 February 1660), was King of Sweden from 1654 until his death in 1660. He was the son of John Casimir, Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) of Zweibrücken-Kleeburg, and Catherine of Sweden (daughter of King Charles IX of Sweden).

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Age at death: 37
Years since death: 366

Born: November 8, 1622 · Nyköping, Sweden
Died: February 13, 1660
Cause of death: Pneumonia
Nationality: Swedish
Known for: Royalty

Family

Father: John Casimir, Count Palatine of Kleeburg
Mother: Catherine of Sweden, Countess Palatine of Kleeburg
Spouse: Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp
Children: Charles XI of Sweden, Gustavus Carlson

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