Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 9 December 1594 · Died: 6 November 1632 · Age at death: 37
How old was Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden when he died?
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden died aged 37. He was born on 9 December 1594 and died on 6 November 1632.
Swedish king known for his innovative military strategies
Did you know?He is the only Swedish monarch to be given the title "the Great" by the Swedish Parliament after his death.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 December 1594
Date of death6 November 1632
Age at death37
NationalitySwedish
BirthplaceStockholm, Sweden
Occupationmilitary leader
Editor's Take:
Gustavus Adolphus turned a poor northern kingdom into a great European power in barely two decades. He reformed taxation, education and above all the army, using lighter guns, flexible formations and well-drilled soldiers. Those ideas were copied across Europe for generations. His landing in Germany in 1630 rescued the Protestant cause at a desperate moment. The victory at Breitenfeld made him the most feared commander on the continent. His death at Lützen two years later left Sweden victorious but leaderless, with his six-year-old daughter Christina as queen.
Key Milestones
1611: Becomes king of Sweden at 16
1630: Lands in Pomerania and enters the Thirty Years' War
1631: Defeats the imperial army at Breitenfeld
1632: Killed at the Battle of Lützen
Gustavus Adolphus (9 December 1594 – 6 November 1632), also known as Gustav II Adolf or Gustav II Adolph, was King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. He is credited with the rise of Sweden as a great European power (Swedish: Stormaktstiden).
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's birthday is December 9. He was born on December 9, 1594 in Stockholm, Sweden.
How old was Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden when he died?
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden died on November 6, 1632, aged 37.
Who shares a birthday with Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden?
Famous people who share Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden's December 9 birthday include John Milton, Peter Kropotkin, Kirk Douglas, Fritz Haber and Jean-Claude Juncker.
