Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Stockholm Palace, Sweden
Nationality
Languages
Swedish
Spouse
Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg (1620-1632)
Children
2 children: Christina of Sweden, Count Gustav of Vasaborg, 1st Count of Nystad
Parents
Charles IX of Sweden, Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Proto-Slavic (*Gostislavъ)
Popularity
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Zodiac
Year of the Horse, sign of Sagittarius
Biography
Gustavus Adolphus, also known in English as Gustav II Adolf or Gustav II Adolph, was King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632. He is credited with the rise of Sweden as a great European power. During his reign, Sweden became one of the primary military forces in Europe during the Thirty Years' War, helping to determine the political and religious balance of power in Europe. He was formally and posthumously given the name Gustavus Adolphus the Great by the Riksdag of the Estates in 1634.
Connections (9)
Parent of
Christina of Sweden
Sibling of
Charles Philip, Duke of Södermanland
Sibling of
Catherine of Sweden, Countess Palatine of Kleeburg
Sibling of
Carl Gyllenhielm
Sibling of
Princess Maria Elizabeth of Sweden
Spouse of
Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg
Child of
Charles IX of Sweden
Child of
Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp
Parent of
Count Gustav of Vasaborg, 1st Count of Nystad
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden?
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was born on and passed away on at the age of 37.
Where was Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden born?
Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was born in Stockholm Palace.
Where can I find more information about Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden?
You can find more about Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
