Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
German
Spouse
Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp (1654)
Children
2 children: Charles XI of Sweden, Gustavus Carlson
Parents
John Casimir, Count Palatine of Kleeburg, Catherine of Sweden, Countess Palatine of Kleeburg
Education
Uppsala University
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Proto-Slavic (*Gostislavъ)
Popularity
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Charles X Gustav of Sweden: King of Sweden (1622-1660).
Born in Nyköping (died at age 37).
Studied at Uppsala University.
Biography
Charles X Gustav, also Carl X Gustav, was King of Sweden from 1654 until his death in 1660. He was the son of John Casimir, Count Palatine (Pfalzgraf) of Zweibrücken-Kleeburg, and Catherine of Sweden. After his father's death, he also succeeded him as Pfalzgraf. He was married to Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, who bore his son and successor, Charles XI. Charles X Gustav was the second Wittelsbach king of Sweden after the childless king Christopher of Bavaria (1441–1448) and he was the first king of the Swedish Caroline era, which had its peak during the end of the reign of his son, Charles XI. He led Sweden during the Second Northern War, enlarging the Swedish Empire. By his predecessor Christina, he was considered de facto Duke of Eyland (Öland), before ascending to the Swedish throne. From 1655 to 1657, he also claimed the title of Grand Duke of Lithuania.
Connections (9)
Parent of
Charles XI of Sweden
Spouse of
Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp
Parent of
Gustavus Carlson
Child of
John Casimir, Count Palatine of Kleeburg
Child of
Catherine of Sweden, Countess Palatine of Kleeburg
Sibling of
Christina Magdalena of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken
Sibling of
Adolph John I, Count Palatine of Kleeburg
Sibling of
Countess Palatine Maria Eufrosyne of Zweibrücken
Sibling of
Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken
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Charles X Gustav of Sweden was born in Nyköping.
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