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Gustav I of Sweden

King of Sweden from 1523 to 1560

Gustav I of Sweden was born on May 21, 1496 in Lindholmens and died on September 29, 1560, aged 64.

Born

May 21, 1496

Gustav I of Sweden died aged 64.

Died: September 29, 1560

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Lindholmens, Rydboholm Castle
Professions
politician, monarch
Citizenship
Sweden

More about Gustav I of Sweden

Zodiac sign
Gemini

Family

Father
Erik Johansson Vasa
Child
Anna of Sweden
Child
Princess Cecilia of Sweden
Spouse
Margaret Leijonhufvud
Sibling
Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa
Child
Charles IX of Sweden
Child
Princess Sophia of Sweden
Spouse
Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg
Spouse
Catherine Stenbock
Child
Catherine Vasa of Sweden
Child
Eric XIV of Sweden
Child
Magnus, Duke of Östergötland
Child
Princess Elizabeth of Sweden
Child
John III of Sweden
Mother
Cecilia Månsdotter

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Questions people ask

How old was Gustav I of Sweden when they died?

Gustav I of Sweden died aged 64.

When is Gustav I of Sweden’s birthday?

Gustav I of Sweden’s recorded birthday is May 21.

Where was Gustav I of Sweden born?

Gustav I of Sweden was born in Lindholmens; Rydboholm Castle.

When did Gustav I of Sweden die?

Gustav I of Sweden died on September 29, 1560.