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Adolf Frederick, or Adolph Frederick ( Swedish: Adolf Fredrik, German: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 1710 – 12 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771. He was the son of Christian August of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince of Eutin, and Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach.
- 25 March 1751 – 12 February 1771
- Princess Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach
May 10, 2024 · Adolf Frederick was the king of Sweden from 1751 to 1771. He was the son of Christian Augustus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, and of Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach. While Adolf Frederick was bishop of Lübeck (1727–50), he administered Holstein-Kiel (1739–45) during the minority of Duke.
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Dec 25, 2017 · There are several reasons to fondly remember the Swedish king Adolf Frederick’s reign from 1751 to 1771. His reign was part of the Age of Liberty, during which civil rights of the Swedish people increased and the country witnessed an extended period of peace.
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Adolf Frederick's Family. Adolf Frederick's wife was Queen Louisa Ulrika, the sister of Frederick II of Prussia, also called Frederick the Great. Power, therefore, was in the house. Among other children, their sons were the later kings Gustav III and Charles XIII.
Mar 9, 2019 · Print. Adolf Frederick was a Swedish king who lived during the 18 th century. Although Adolf Frederick ruled Sweden for almost 20 years, it was unremarkable and nothing of great note took place during his long reign. Instead, Adolf Frederick’s (dubious) claim to fame lies in the manner of his death.
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Apr 26, 2022 · About Adolf Friedrich von Holstein-Gottorp, Kung av Sverige. Links: Peerage. Geneall. Find a Grave. King of Sweden: Reign 25 March 1751 – 12 February 1771 Coronation 26 November 1751. Predecessor: Frederick I Successor: Gustav III. Wikipedia: English Svenska Deutsch. Of Holstein.
Marriage. Princess Luise Ulrike of Prussia, Queen consort of Sweden. Wedding: 8.1744 in Drottningholm. Children. King Gustav III of Sweden. King Karl XIII of Sweden and II of Norway. Profession. King of Sweden (25 March 1751 - 12 February 1771) Old addresses.
