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Gustavus V

American  
Also Gustaf V,

noun

  1. 1858–1950, king of Sweden 1907–50: advocate of Swedish neutrality during World Wars I and II.


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During the past four months Queen Wilhelmina received King Gustavus V of Sweden and the King and Queen of Spain.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Gothenburg Exposition, greatest world fair ever held in Scandinavia, was opened by King Gustavus V before a vast assembly of Swedish people interspersed with foreigners.

From Time Magazine Archive

The reigning monarch is King Gustavus V, who succeeded his father, Oscar II, who died in 1907.

From Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights by Miller, Kelly

King Gustavus V, who took the oath of office within a few hours of his father's death, has suffered something resembling his father's fate as Crown Prince.

From Norwegian Life by Clough, Ethlyn T.

She has also been decorated by King Gustavus V of Sweden with Literis et Artibus.

From Great Singers on the Art of Singing Educational Conferences with Foremost Artists by Cooke, James Francis

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