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Gustav I of Sweden

King of Sweden from 1523 to 1560
Person Human Q52947
Gustav I of Sweden
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Facts

32 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[30]
Date of birth
May 12, 1496
Date of death
September 29, 1560
Place of birth
Rydboholm Castle, Lindholmens[7]
Place of death
Stockholm, Tre Kronor Castle[8]
Country of citizenship
Sweden[24]
Occupation
monarch, politician
Position held
Monarch of Sweden[26]
Educated at
Uppsala University[27]
Religion or worldview
Lutheranism[29]
Award received
Knight of the Order of Saint Michael[28]
Father
Erik Johansson Vasa[10]
Mother
Cecilia Månsdotter[11]
Spouse
Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg, Margaret Leijonhufvud, Catherine Stenbock[12][13][14]
Child
Eric XIV of Sweden, John III of Sweden, Catherine Vasa of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, Magnus, Duke of Östergötland, Anna of Sweden, Princess Sophia of Sweden, Princess Elizabeth of Sweden, Charles IX of Sweden[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]
Sibling
Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa
Work location
Stockholm[40]
Languages spoken, written or signed
Swedish[50]
Depicted by
Gustav Vasa statue[41]
Described by source
Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, The American Cyclopædia, New International Encyclopedia, The New Student's Reference Work, Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49]
Different from
Gustav, Prince of Vasa
Family
House of Vasa[31]
Family name
Vasa[33]
Show all 32 facts +8
Given name
Gustav, Gustaff, Göstaff[34][35][36]
Name in native language
Gustav I. Wasa
Native language
Swedish[25]
Participated in conflict
Count's Feud[32]
Patronym or matronym
Erichson
Place of burial
Uppsala Cathedral[9]
Significant event
Battle of Brännkyrka, Dacke War, Stockholm Bloodbath[37][38][39]
Significant person
Philipp Melanchthon
🏷️ Also known as
en Gustavus Ericssen en Gustav I of Sweden en Göstaff Erichson i Ribboholm en Gustav Eriksson en Gustav Wasa en Gustav Vasa en Gustavus Vasa en Gustavus I Vasa en Gustavus I Ericssen ar جوستاف فاسا ar غوستاف إريكسون ar غوستاف الأول ar غوستاف فاسا cs Gustav I. Švédský cs Gustav I. Vasa da Gustav 1. af Sverige de Gustav Erikson Wasa de Gustav Eriksson de Gustav I. Wasa el Γουσταύος Α΄ της Σουηδίας
🔖 Identifiers · 118
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Library of Congress Authorities ID
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Article ID in the Lithuanian Universal Encyclopedia Online
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BIBSYS ID
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BabelNet ID
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Bibliothèque nationale de France ID
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CERL Thesaurus ID
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CONOR.SI ID
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DBC author ID
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DDB person (GND) ID
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Deutsche Biographie (GND) ID
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Dictionary of Swedish National Biography ID
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Digital portrait index person (GND) ID
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DigitaltMuseum ID
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ECARTICO person ID
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Enciclopedia Galega Universal ID
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Encyclopaedia Beliana ID
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Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (2026)
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Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) old ID (2021)
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Encyclopedia of Saami Culture ID
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Encyclopædia Universalis ID
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Gravsted.dk ID
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Great Norwegian Encyclopedia ID
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Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017)
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Great Russian Encyclopedia portal ID
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ICCROM authority ID
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IdRef ID
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KSW person ID
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Kalliope-Verbund (GND) ID
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Krugosvet article (archived)
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LBT person ID
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Museum-digital person/organization ID
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Münzkabinett ID
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NE.se ID
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NLP ID
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NUKAT ID
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National Historical Museums of Sweden ID
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National Library of Ireland ID
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National Library of Russia ID
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National Virtual Library of India ID
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Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen ID
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Nationalmuseum Sweden ID
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Numista ruling authority ID
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Open Library ID
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PUG authority ID
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RILM ID
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RISM ID
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Rodovid ID
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Roglo person ID
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Runeberg author ID
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SBN author ID
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SELIBR ID
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SNK ID
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Sandrart.net person ID
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Sejm-Wielki.pl profile ID
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Slovak National Library (VIAF) ID
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Svenska Institutet i Rom ID
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Swedish Literature Bank Author ID
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Swedish National Library Arken ID
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Swedish Open Cultural Heritage URI
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Swedish Portrait Archive ID
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The Peerage person ID
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Topic's main category
Category:Gustav Vasa
Treccani ID
gustavo-i-eriksson-vasa-re-di-svezia
Treccani's Dizionario di Storia ID
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University of Barcelona authority ID
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Uppslagsverket Finland ID
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Vatican Library VcBA ID
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WeRelate person ID
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WikiTree person ID
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WordNet 3.1 Synset ID
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WorldCat Entities ID
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Yale LUX ID
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🔗 Connections
Child 9
Charles IX of Sweden, John III of Sweden, Eric XIV of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, Catherine Vasa of Sweden, Anna of Sweden, Princess Elizabeth of Sweden, Princess Sophia of Sweden +1 more
Children (paternal) 9
Charles IX of Sweden, John III of Sweden, Eric XIV of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, Catherine Vasa of Sweden, Anna of Sweden, Princess Elizabeth of Sweden, Princess Sophia of Sweden +1 more
Founded entities 7
Helsinki, House of Vasa, Church of Sweden, Gripsholm Castle, Vadstena Castle, Uppsala Castle, Birger Jarls Tower
Described by source 5
Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, New International Encyclopedia, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Dictionary of Swedish National Biography
Named after 4
House of Vasa, Vasaloppet, Wasabröd, Gustaf Vasa Church
Spouse 3
Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg, Margaret Leijonhufvud, Catherine Stenbock
Spouses 3
Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg, Margaret Leijonhufvud, Catherine Stenbock
Occupation 2
politician, monarch
Parent of 2
Erik Johansson Vasa, Cecilia Månsdotter
Place of death 2
Stockholm, Tre Kronor Castle
← Depicts 2
Gustav Vasas intåg i Stockholm 1523, Gustav Vasas intåg i Stockholm 1523
Country of citizenship 1
Sweden
Different from 1
Gustav, Prince of Vasa
Educated at 1
Uppsala University
FactGrid item ID 1
Lina Ben Mhenni
Family 1
House of Vasa
Father 1
Erik Johansson Vasa
Given name 1
Gustav
Instance of 1
human
Languages spoken, written or signed 1
Swedish
Mother 1
Cecilia Månsdotter
Native language 1
Swedish
Owned entities 1
Tynnelsö Castle
Participated in conflict 1
Count's Feud
Place of birth 1
Rydboholm Castle
Place of burial 1
Uppsala Cathedral
Religion or worldview 1
Lutheranism
Sex or gender 1
male
Sibling 1
Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa
Siblings 1
Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa
Significant person 1
Philipp Melanchthon
Topic's main category 1
Category:Gustav Vasa
Work location 1
Stockholm
← Category's main topic 1
Category:Gustav Vasa
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Gustav I of Sweden was born on May 12, 1496, at Rydboholm Castle. He held citizenship in Sweden. His native language was Swedish.[1] His religion was Lutheranism.

His father was Erik Johansson Vasa, and his mother was Cecilia Månsdotter.[2][2] He was married to Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (1531–1535), Margaret Leijonhufvud (1536–1551), and Catherine Stenbock (1552–1560).[2][3] His children included Eric XIV of Sweden, John III of Sweden, Catherine Vasa of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden, Magnus, Duke of Östergötland, and Anna of Sweden, plus 3 more.[3]

He was educated at Uppsala University.[2] He was a Knight of the Order of Saint Michael.[4] He held the position of Monarch of Sweden from 1523 to 1560.

He died on September 29, 1560, in Stockholm.[2][5][6][7][8][9][10] He was buried at Uppsala Cathedral.[2][5]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Gustav I of Sweden include House of Vasa[51], a dynasty[52], in Sweden[53]; Vasaloppet[54], a recurring sporting event[55], in Sweden[56], founded in 1922[57]; Wasabröd[58], a business[59], in Sweden[60], founded in 1919[61], headquartered in Stockholm[62]; and Gustaf Vasa Church[63], a church building[64], in Sweden[65], founded in 1906[66].

Why It Matters

Entities named for him include House of Vasa[51], a dynasty[52], in Sweden[53]; Vasaloppet[54], a recurring sporting event[55], in Sweden[56], founded in 1922[57]; Wasabröd[58], a business[59], in Sweden[60], founded in 1919[61], headquartered in Stockholm[62]; and Gustaf Vasa Church[63], a church building[64], in Sweden[65], founded in 1906[66].

FAQs

Where was Gustav I of Sweden born?

Gustav I of Sweden's place of birth was Rydboholm Castle[2].

Where did Gustav I of Sweden die?

Gustav I of Sweden passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Gustav I of Sweden's parents?

Gustav I of Sweden's father was Erik Johansson Vasa[10]. Gustav I of Sweden's mother was Cecilia Månsdotter[11].

Who was Gustav I of Sweden married to?

Gustav I of Sweden's spouses include Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg[12], Margaret Leijonhufvud[13], and Catherine Stenbock[14].

What did Gustav I of Sweden do for work?

Gustav I of Sweden worked as a monarch[5] and politician[6].

Where did Gustav I of Sweden go to school?

Gustav I of Sweden was educated at Uppsala University[27].

What awards did Gustav I of Sweden receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[28].

Related Entities

Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg Charles IX of Sweden Eric XIV of Sweden Helsinki John III of Sweden Margaret Leijonhufvud Philipp Melanchthon Stockholm Sweden Uppsala University

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