Charles X Gustav was a seventeenth-century Swedish royal who served as King of Sweden from 1654 to 1660. He was born on November 8, 1622 and is also known as Carl Gustav. During his reign, he was successful in expanding Sweden's borders and increasing its power. He also established a strong central government and reformed the Swedish economy.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)
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About
This seventeenth-century royal, also known as Carl Gustav, served as King of Sweden during the late 1650s.
Before Fame
Before becoming king, he fought in a 1642 conflict known as the Battle of Breitenfeld.
Trivia
Throughout his reign, he was engaged in a series of wars against Denmark and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Family Life
He was born at Nykoping Castle to Catherine of Sweden and Count John Casimir of Zweibrucken-Kleeburg. In late 1654, he married Hedwig Eleonora; the couple raised a son who became King Charles XI of Sweden.
Associated With
He and Princess Madeleine are both members of Swedish royalty.