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'''Gustav I Vasa''' (1496–1560 AD), born '''Gustav Eriksson''', was a [[Monarchy in Sweden|king]] of [[Sweden]] during the 16th century. He led a successful [[Revolt|rebellion]] against Christian the Tyrant, king of [[Denmark]], who through deceit had invaded the country. He became the first truly autocratic native sovereign of Sweden, and was a skilled leader who laid the foundations for a united and centralized government.
'''Gustav I Vasa''' (1496–1560 AD), born '''Gustav Eriksson''', was a [[Monarchy in Sweden|king]] of [[Sweden]] during the 16th century. He led a successful [[Revolt|rebellion]] against Christian the Tyrant, king of [[Denmark]], who through deceit had invaded the country. He became the first truly autocratic native sovereign of Sweden, and was a skilled leader who laid the foundations for a united and centralized government.