Gustavus I

American

noun

Gustavus Vasa, 1496–1560, king of Sweden 1523–60.

Gustavus I British

/ ɡʊˈstɑːvəs /

noun

called Gustavus Vasa. ?1496–1560, king of Sweden (1523–60). He was elected king after driving the Danes from Sweden (1520–23)

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Gustavus I

But since Gustavus I, the country has grown.

From In Midsummer Days, and Other Tales by Strindberg, August

"Then," exclaimed Gustavus, "I verily believe the Lord has delivered him into my hand," and instantly darted toward his prey.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 11 by Johnson, Rossiter

In the days of Gustavus I the dalesmen demanded that all those who wore low-cut or many-coloured dresses should be punished.

From The Red Room by Strindberg, August

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