Title
Gustav I of Sweden
Caption
Gustav I, also known as Gustav Vasa (12 May 1496 â€ì 29 September 1560), was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death, previously self-recognised Protector of the Realm (Rikshövitsman) from 1521, during the ongoing Swedish War of Liberation against King Christian II of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Gustav's election as King on 6 June 1523 and his triumphant entry into Stockholm eleven days later meant the end of Medieval Sweden's elective monarchy as well as the Kalmar Union. This created a hereditary monarchy under the House of Vasa and its successors, including the current House of Bernadotte.
Date
1754
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A12_437
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,4Mb) / 19,4in x 12,0in / 5826 x 3599 (300dpi)