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Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf; 16 June 1858 – 29 October 1950) was King of Sweden from 8 December 1907 until his death in 1950. He was the eldest son of King Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau, a half-sister of Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
Gustav V (born June 16, 1858, Stockholm, Swed.—died Oct. 29, 1950, Stockholm) was the king of Sweden from 1907 to 1950. The eldest son of King Oscar II and Sophie of Nassau, he was created duke of Värmland and from 1872 acted as crown prince. In 1881 he married Victoria, daughter of the grand duke Frederick I of Baden.
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Gustaf V, 1858–1950. King from 1907 to 1950. Motto: With the people for the Fatherland. Gustaf V (full name Oscar Gustaf Adolf) was born in June 1858 at Drottningholm Palace. He was the son of Oskar (II) and Sofia of Nassau, the great-grandson of King Karl XIV Johan and the great-grandfather of Sweden's current King Carl XVI Gustaf. In 1881 ...
Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf; 16 June 1858 – 29 October 1950) was King of Sweden from 8 December 1907 until his death in 1950. He was the eldest son of King Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau, a half-sister of Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
gustaf V. Born 16 June 1858, died 29 October 1950 Reign 1907–1950. royal motto. With the people for the Fatherland. no formal coronation Buried. 1950 Riddarholmen Church. PREDECESSOR. Oskar II. SUCCESSOR. Gustaf VI Adolf. Spouse. Victoria of Baden. Issue. Gustaf VI Adolf (1882–1973), King of Sweden 1950–1973 Wilhelm (1884–1965) Erik ...
CARL GUSTAF Folke Hubertus, King of Sweden, born on 30 April, 1946, ascended the throne on 15 September 1973. Carl XVI Gustaf is the seventh king of the House of Bernadotte and the longest reigning monarch in Swedish history. The King's motto is: “For Sweden – With the times”. HM The King's duties as Head of State.
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Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf; 16 June 1858 – 29 October 1950) was King of Sweden from 8 December 1907 until his death in 1950. He was the eldest son of King Oscar II of Sweden and Sophia of Nassau, a half-sister of Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
