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Bust of Gustav III, King of Sweden facing right. Legend around rim. Script: Latin . Lettering: GUSTAVUS III · D · G · REX SVECIAE· Translation: Gustav III King of Sweden by the Grace of God . Reverse. Crowned lined orb with the Three Crowns of Sweden within the Chain of the Order of Seraphims.
Jan 16, 2002 · Gustav III was a King of Sweden from 1771 till 1792. From the very beginning of his reign he was firmly associated with France. Thanks to its support, he made a monarchist coup d’état in August 1772. For the next fifteen years he was the closest ally of the court of Versailles. The internal crisis, which started in 1787, meant that France ...
In August 1772, he formed a new constitution that replaced the one formed in 1720, thus increasing the crown’s powers. His coup d’état was known as the Revolution of 1772, or Coup of Gustav III. Gustav took the opposition leaders captive and established an absolute monarchy, thus putting an end to parliamentary rule.
Gustav III:s tal till ständerna den 25 juni 1771. Gustav III:s försäkran till Livgardet, Artilleriet och Undersåtar 19 augusti 1772. Gustav III:s tal till ständerna den 21 augusti 1772. Gustav III:s tal till ständerna den 30 oktober 1778. Gustav III:s tal till ständerna då riksdagen slutades den 23 juni 1786. Gustav III:s tal till ...
Under Gustav III. The original Gustavians were the men who supported King Gustav III’s self-coup, the Revolution of 1772, and his institution of an absolute monarchy under the Instrument of Government (1772), replacing the constitutional monarchy of the Age of Liberty (1719-72).
While visiting Paris, Gustav III (ruled 1771–92) acceded to the throne. Before returning, he concluded another treaty with France. In 1772 he used the royal guard and officers of the Finnish army to seize control of the government from the Riksdag (parliament) in a bloodless coup d’état.
Gustav III. King. Birthday February 12, 1711. Birth Sign Aquarius. Birthplace Sweden. DEATH DATE May 25, 1772 (age 61)
