Gustavus Adolphus, also known 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…
17th Century · 16th November
King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was killed at the Battle of Lützen during the Thirty Years' War.
1632
Year of Event
394
Years Ago