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Gustav III

Monarch of SwedenSweden5 battles1 war

Lifespan

1746 – 1792

17501760177017801790Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790 · 1788-1790Battle of Uttismalm — June 28, 1789 · Sweden · Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790Battle of Fredrikshamn — May 15, 1790 · Sweden · Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790Battle of Svensksund — July 9, 1790 · Sweden · Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790Battle of Valkeala — April 28, 1790 · Sweden · Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790Battle of Vyborg Bay — July 4, 1790 · Sweden · Russo-Swedish War of 1788–1790

Active service 1789–1790 — 5 battles across 1 war; first command at age 43.

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Gustav III, also called Gustavus III, was King of Sweden from 1771 until his assassination in 1792. He was the eldest son of King Adolf Frederick and Queen Louisa Ulrika of Sweden.

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Battles (5)

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