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Gustavus (II.) Adolphus
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King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, born at Stockholm, grandson of preceding and son of Charles IX.; successful territorial wars with Denmark and Russia occupied him during the early years of his reign, and in 1629 he concluded an advantageous truce for six years with Poland; next he espoused the Protestant cause in Germany against the Catholic League; victory crowned his efforts at every step, but in the great battle of Lützen (near Leipzig), whilst facing Wallenstein (q. v .), his most powerful opponent, he fell in the act of rallying his forces, and in the hour of success, not without suspicion of having been assassinated; he ranks amongst the greatest of champions (1594-1632).
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Gustavus (II.) Adolphus'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/g/gustavus-ii-adolphus.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Gustavus (II.) Adolphus'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/nut/g/gustavus-ii-adolphus.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
