Gustavus Alphonsus of Sweden

Gustavus was born on December 9, 1594 to King Charles IX and Queen Christina Holstein-Gottorp. He was made king in 1611 when he was 17. He was a brilliant military leader and wanted to be the supreme power in Europe. Sadly, when he was leading a charge in 1632, he was killed in battle. On the day he died, November 6, Sweden, Estonia, and Finland celebrate
“Gustavus Adolphus Day”.