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Gustavus I

noun

  1. Gustavus Vasa, 1496–1560, king of Sweden 1523–60.


Gustavus I

/ ɡʊˈstɑːvəs /

noun

  1. Gustavus I?14961560MSwedishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler called Gustavus Vasa. ?1496–1560, king of Sweden (1523–60). He was elected king after driving the Danes from Sweden (1520–23)
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Example Sentences

—E. H. A. asks whether any record exists of the consecration of Bethvid, Bishop of Strengn�s in the time of Gustavus I., King of Sweden?

In the days of Gustavus I the dalesmen demanded that all those who wore low-cut or many-coloured dresses should be punished.

A biographical and literary gallery of the physicians of that country, from the reign of Gustavus I. down to our own times, by Dr. J. F. Saklen. 2nd.

So there was, what seldom has been in history, a free choice of a king by a united people; and Gustavus, son of Eric, became Gustavus I., King of Sweden.

But since Gustavus I, the country has grown.

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