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Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden (died 1632)

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Gustavus Adolphus

King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632

Gustavus Adolphus, also known in English as Gustav II Adolf or Gustav II Adolph, was King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, and is credited with the rise of Sweden as a great European power. During his reign, Sweden became one of the primary military forces in Europe during the…
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December 9

Day of the year

December 9 is the 343rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 22 days remain until the end of the year.
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