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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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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

Thus, the two generals who, at the abdication of Gustavus IV, were, one in Norway, the other in Denmark, with troops ready to attack Sweden, both within one year were chosen to succeed Charles XIII.

From Norwegian Life by Clough, Ethlyn T.

Gustavus IV, king of Sweden, hated by his subjects, iii.

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

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

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