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Predecessor: Gustav III Successor: Charles XIII
Succeeded his father as king at the age of 13. Married at 18. Violent and obstinate in his reign and alienated his country's most faithful supporters. By 1809 it was obvious that he was insane, and after being dethroned, he and his whole family were transported to Germany. A few months later his marriage ended in divorce, and he settled in Switzerland. After his death, his body was returned to Sweden.
One report shows him serving under Napoleon and being a lieutenant in the Prussian army.
Under hans omyndiga tid 1792-1796, fördes regeringen av hertig Karl Xlll med Reutersholm som allmägtig rådgivere.
1778 |
November 1, 1778
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Stockholm, Sverige
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November 1, 1778
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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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November 1, 1778
- March 29, 1792
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Stockholm, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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1792 |
March 29, 1792
- May 10, 1809
Age 13
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Alsäter, Alsäter, Oriosa
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March 29, 1792
- May 7, 1809
Age 13
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Stockholm, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
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1799 |
November 9, 1799
Age 21
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Stockholm, Sverige
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1801 |
May 21, 1801
Age 22
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Stockholm, Sverige
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1802 |
December 2, 1802
Age 24
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Stockholm, Sverige
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1805 |
February 22, 1805
Age 26
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Stockholm, Sverige
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