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Gustavus IV

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noun

  1. Gustavus Adolphus, 1778–1837, king of Sweden 1792–1809 (son of Gustavus III).


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The royal Swede, "who never did to Fortune bend the knee," was Gustavus IV.

From The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) by Wordsworth, William

He was restored to his fortune and honours in 1799, when Gustavus IV attained his majority, and held several high military posts.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

Just then, in September, 1796, Gustavus IV, of Sweden, was at St. Petersburg for his betrothal with the Empress's granddaughter Alexandra.

From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan

Gustavus IV of Sweden deposed, and his uncle became Charles XIII.

From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 1 March 1906 by Various

His first important work was a History of the Early Years of the Life of King Gustavus IV.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various

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