Royalty · Politics · 1746–1792
Gustav III of Sweden — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 24 January 1746 · Died: 29 March 1792 · Age at death: 46
How old was Gustav III of Sweden when he died?
Gustav III of Sweden died aged 46. He was born on 24 January 1746 and died on 29 March 1792.
Swedish monarch who re-established absolute rule and promoted the arts
Did you know?He was fatally wounded by an assassin during a masquerade ball, an event that inspired Giuseppe Verdi’s opera Un ballo in maschera.
Gustav III (24 January 1746 – 29 March 1792), also called Gustavus III, was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden.
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- Age at death
- 46
- Years since death
- 234
- Born
- January 24, 1746 · The Royal Court Parish, Sweden
- Died
- March 29, 1792
- Cause of death
- Sepsis
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics
Family
- Father
- Adolf Fredrik of Sweden
- Mother
- Louisa Ulrika of Prussia
- Spouse
- Sophia Magdalena of Denmark
- Children
- Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden, Prince Carl Gustav, Duke of Småland
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