Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden

Also known as Gustaf VI Adolf, King Gustaf VI Adolf, King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

King of Sweden (1950–1973); anthropologist, art historian, collector and archaeologist

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Gustaf VI Adolf was the King of Sweden from 1950 until his death in 1973 who was also accomplished as an anthropologist, art historian, collector, and archaeologist. He is notable for combining his royal role with serious scholarly interests and cultural pursuits that extended beyond typical royal duties.

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Born: 1882
Died: 1973
Works: 9

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De Svenska riksregalierna, och kungliga värdighetstecken
Das Gustav-Adolphs-lied von 1633
Selected Chinese antiquities from the collection of Gustaf Adolf, Crown Prince of Sweden
Two addresses at the Washington bicentennial memorial celebration
Griechische Münzkunst

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Sweden
Active from: 1710-05-04
Active to: 1771-02-12

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Gustaf VI Adolf (Oscar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustaf Adolf; 11 November 1882 – 15 September 1973) was King of Sweden from 29 October 1950 until his death in 1973. He was the eldest son of Gustaf V and his wife, Victoria of Baden. Before Gustaf Adolf acceded to the throne, he was crown prince for nearly 43 years during his father's reign. As king, and shortly before his death, he gave his approval to constitutional changes which removed the Swedish monarchy's last political powers. He was a lifelong amateur archeologist particularly interested in Ancient Italian cultures.