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   Lutheranism. Signature. Adolf (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. He was an uncle of Catherine the Great ...

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3. allthatsinteresting.com › adolf-frederickAdolf Frederick, The Story Of The Swedish King Who Ate ...

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   Dec 25, 2017 · In 1766, his reign also saw the Swedish parliament pass the world’s first legislation supporting freedom of the press and freedom of information. But his reign is perhaps best remembered for the way it ended: with the king eating himself to death. On Shrove Tuesday on February 12, 1771, Adolf Frederick observed the holiday in a traditional ...

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › Adolf-FrederickAdolf Frederick | Reign of 1751-71, Succession Crisis ...

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   May 10, 2024 · Adolf Frederick (born May 14, 1710, Gottorp, Schleswig—died Feb. 12, 1771, Stockholm, Swed.) 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 ...

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5. www.ancient-origins.net › history-famous-peopleAdolf Frederick: The Swedish King Who Ate Himself to Death

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   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. The Swedish monarch is often nicknamed ...

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   Sep 17, 2023 · TIL Adolf Frederick, former King of Sweden, died after eating a meal consisting of lobster, caviar, sauerkraut, kippers and champagne, which was topped off with 14 servings of semla served in a ...

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8. www.wikiwand.com › en › Adolf_Frederick_of_SwedenAdolf Frederick of Sweden - Wikiwand

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   Adolf Frederick, or Adolph Frederick 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. He was an uncle of Catherine the Great and husband to Louisa Ulrika of Prussia.

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   Who was Adolf Frederick?

   • 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.

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   When did King Adolf Frederick of Sweden rule?

   • According to All That's Interesting, King Adolf Frederick of Sweden ruled from 1751 to 1771. Born on May 14, 1710, Ancient Origins writes that he was never meant to be king.

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   What happened to Adolf Frederick?

   • For centuries, former Swedish King Adolf Frederick's unfortunate end had been the source of historical folklore mixed with a tad hint of ironic humor. Frederick, whose name is also spelled Fredrick, was rumored to have died in 1771 after eating as many as 14 cinnamon buns.

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   When did Fredrick die?

   • This tale dates back to the 18th century. Swedish King Adolf Frederick [also spelled Fredrick] died in 1771 as a result of eating too many cinnamon buns.

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    Apr 29, 2022 · According to All That's Interesting, King Adolf Frederick of Sweden ruled from 1751 to 1771. Born on May 14, 1710, Ancient Origins writes that he was never meant to be king. As one of the younger sons of his parents, Christian Augustus of Holstein-Gottorp-Eutin and Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach, it was unlikely he was ever going to ...