As per our current Database, Gustav III has been died on May 25, 1772 (age 61).
When Gustav III die, Gustav III was 61 years old.
| Popular As | Gustav III |
| Occupation | King |
| Age | 61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 12, 1711 (Sweden) |
| Birthday | February 12 |
| Town/City | Sweden |
| Nationality | Sweden |
Gustav III’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Gustav III was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
King of Sweden from 1771 to 1792 who fought against the nobles of his country and against his neighboring states. He enacted several sweeping social reforms including the abolition of torture and the legalization of Catholicism and Judaism in Sweden.
He ended the Age of Liberty, a period of parliamentary governance and increasing civil rights, when he seized power from the government in 1772.
He took away freedoms enjoyed by nobles under his predecessor's reign, believing that an enlightened king could rule the country better than them.
He was a distant relation of Russian ruler Catherine the Great, which helped him to secure Russia's cooperation while attempting to conquer Norway.
Raoul Wallenberg is another well-known Swedish statesman; he didn't run a country but he did save many lives from the Holocaust.
