Royalty · 1537–1592

John III of Sweden — Age & Birthday

Born: 20 December 1537 · Died: 17 November 1592 · Age at death: 54

How old was John III of Sweden when he died?

John III of Sweden died aged 54. He was born on 20 December 1537 and died on 17 November 1592.

Sixteenth-century King of Sweden who built many royal castles

Did you know?He came to power by overthrowing his half-brother, whom he then kept in prison for many years.

John III (Swedish: Johan III; 20 December 1537 – 17 November 1592) was King of Sweden from 1569 until his death. He ascended the Swedish throne after successfully rebelling against his older half-brother Erik XIV.

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Age at death: 54
Years since death: 433

Born: December 20, 1537 · Stegeborg Castle, Sweden
Died: November 17, 1592
Nationality: Swedish
Known for: Royalty

Family

Father: Gustav I of Sweden
Mother: Margaret Leijonhufvud
Spouses: Catherine Jagellon, Gunilla Bielke
Children: Sigismund III Vasa, Isabella Johansdotter, John, Duke of Östergötland, Julius Gyllenhielm, Lucretia Gyllenhielm, Princess Anna of Sweden, Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)

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