Royalty · Scholarship · 1882–1973
Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 11 November 1882 · Died: 15 September 1973 · Age at death: 90
How old was Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden when he died?
Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden died aged 90. He was born on 11 November 1882 and died on 15 September 1973.
King of Sweden from the mid-twentieth century
Did you know?A passionate archaeologist, he spent many of his summer holidays participating in excavations, particularly in Italy and Greece.
Gustaf VI Adolf (Oscar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustaf Adolf; 11 November 1882 – 15 September 1973) was King of Sweden from 29 October 1950 until his death in 1973. He was the eldest son of Gustaf V and his wife, Victoria of Baden.
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- Age at death
- 90
- Would be
- 143
- Years since death
- 53
- Born
- November 11, 1882 · Stockholm Palace, Sweden
- Died
- September 15, 1973
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Known for
- Royalty, Scholarship
Family
- Father
- Gustaf V of Sweden
- Mother
- Victoria of Baden
- Spouses
- Louise Mountbatten, Princess Margaret of Connaught
- Children
- Ingrid of Sweden, Prince Bertil, Duke of Halland, Prince Carl Johan Bernadotte, Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, Prince Sigvard Bernadotte, stillborn daughter of Sweden, unnamed daughter Bernadotte
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