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'''Gustavus Adolphus''' or Gustav II Adolf, (1594 - 1632) was the King of Sweden (1611-1632) who led the nation to military supremacy during the [[Thirty Years War]], helping to determine the political as well as the religious balance of power in Europe.  

'''Gustavus Adolphus''' or Gustav II Adolf, (1594 - 1632) was the King of Sweden (1611-1632) who led the nation to military supremacy during the [[Thirty Years War]], helping to determine the political as well as the religious balance of power in Europe.  

A notable military victory for Gustavus Adolphus was the battle of Breitenfeld (1631). With a superb military machine with good weapons, excellent training, and effective field artillery, all backed by a highly efficient government back home that paid the bills on time. Gustavus Adolphus was poised to make himself a major European leader, but he was killed in battle in 1632. He was succeeded by Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654), leader of the nobles. [[File:Sw-1617.jpg|thumb|560px]]

His most notable military victory was the battle of Breitenfeld (1631). With a superb military machine with good weapons, excellent training, and effective field artillery, all backed by a highly efficient government back home that paid the bills on time. Gustavus Adolphus was poised to make himself a major European leader, but he was killed in battle in 1632. He was succeeded by Axel Oxenstierna (1583-1654), leader of the nobles.  

 

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* [[History of Sweden]]