Royalty · Politics · 1496–1560
Gustav I of Sweden — Age & Birthday
Born: 12 May 1496 · Died: 29 September 1560 · Age at death: 64
How old was Gustav I of Sweden when he died?
Gustav I of Sweden died aged 64. He was born on 12 May 1496 and died on 29 September 1560.
King of Sweden who led the rebellion against Danish rule
Did you know?The world-famous Vasaloppet cross-country ski race commemorates a journey he reportedly made while fleeing from Danish soldiers.
Gustav Eriksson Vasa (12 May 1496 – 29 September 1560), also known as Gustav I, was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death in 1560. He was previously self-recognised Protector of the Realm (Riksföreståndare) from 1521, during the Swedish War of Liberation against King Christian II of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
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- Age at death
- 64
- Years since death
- 466
- Born
- May 12, 1496 · Lindholmens, Sweden
- Died
- September 29, 1560
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics
Family
- Father
- Erik Johansson Vasa
- Mother
- Cecilia Månsdotter
- Spouses
- Catherine Stenbock, Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg, Margaret Leijonhufvud
- Children
- Charles IX of Sweden, Eric XIV of Sweden, John III of Sweden, Anna of Sweden, Catherine Vasa of Sweden, Magnus, Duke of Östergötland, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, Princess Elizabeth of Sweden, Princess Sophia of Sweden
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