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This list records the monarchs of Sweden, from the late Viking Age to the present day. Sweden has continuously been a monarchy since the country's consolidation in the Viking Age and early Middle Ages, for over a thousand years. The incumbent royal dynasty of Sweden is the House of Bernadotte, established on the throne in 1818.
Sweden now built the first modern army in Europe, supported by a sophisticated tax system and an efficient bureaucracy. At the death of King Gustav I in 1560, he was succeeded by his oldest son Eric XIV. His reign was marked by Sweden's entrance into the Livonian War and the Northern Seven Years' War.
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In 1968, The Crown Prince began a special academic education programme including courses in history, sociology, political science, financial law and economics at Uppsala University. He also studied courses in national economics at Stockholm University.
In addition to his academic studies, the future Head of State was also given special education about Swedish society. The Crown Prince carried out several study visits, including to the Swedish Trade Union Confederation and the Swedish Employers' Confederation, news editorial teams, ministries, banks and industries. In order to get a greater insigh...
When King Gustaf VI Adolf died at Helsingborg General Hospital on 15 September 1973, The Crown Prince became King of Sweden at the age of 27. The enthronement ceremonies took place on 19 September. The King swore the King's Oath in the Cabinet Meeting Room at the Royal Palace, in the presence of the Government.
Mar 5, 2024 · The Swedish royal family. Beyond constitutional and ceremonial duties, Sweden’s royal family is devoted to various good causes. 'For Sweden – with the times.' This is the motto of King Carl XVI Gustaf, Sweden's Head of State and foremost representative of the Swedish royal family.
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Charles's death marked the end of autocratic kingship in Sweden, and the subsequent Age of Liberty saw a shift of power from the monarch to the parliament of the estates.
Apr 12, 2024 · Charles XII (born June 17, 1682, Stockholm—died November 30, 1718, Fredrikshald, Norway) was the king of Sweden (1697–1718), an absolute monarch who defended his country for 18 years during the Great Northern War and promoted significant domestic reforms.
Sep 15, 2023 · Things to know about Sweden’s monarchy as King Carl XVI celebrates 50 years on the throne. 1 of 9 |. FILE - Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf adjusts a pillow for Queen Silvia at the Nobel award ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall, in Stockholm, on Tuesday Dec. 10, 2019. (Claudio Bresciani / TT Pool via AP, File) Read More. 2 of 9 |.
