Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden
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King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden, Oskar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustav Adolf (November 11, 1882 - September 15, 1973), was the eldest son of King Gustav V. At birth he was created Duke of Scania. On October 29, 1950, he succeeded his father on the throne.
He married, firstly, Princess Margaret of Connaught on June 15, 1905. Princess Margaret was the daughter of HRH Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Britain.
| Reign | October 29 1950-September 15, 1973 |
| Coronation | No coronation ceremony |
| Royal motto | "Plikten framför allt" ("Duty first") |
| Consorts | Margaret of Britain (1905-1920)
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| Royal House | Bernadotte |
| Predecessor | Gustav V of Sweden |
| Successor | Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden |
| Date of Birth | November 11, 1882 |
| Place of Birth | - |
| Date of Death | September 15, 1973 |
| Place of Death | Helsingborg |
| Place of Burial | Stockholm |
Children
- Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Westrobothnia (1906-1947)
- Prince Sigvard, Duke of Uplandia, later Count Sigvard Bernadotte af Wisborg (1907-2002)
- Princess Ingrid, later Queen of Denmark (1910-2000).
- Prince Bertil, Duke of Hallandia (1912-1997)
- Prince Carl Johan, Duke of Dalecarlia, later Count Carl Johan Bernadotte af Wisborg (1916-)
He married, secondly, Lady Louise Mountbatten, on November 3, 1923, however the marriage did not result in any children. He was succeeded on the throne by his grandson Carl XVI Gustaf, son of the Duke of Westrobothnia.
Gustav VI Adolf was also a devoted amateur archaeologist, and was elected an honorary fellow of the British Academy in 1953.
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| Preceded by: Gustav V | King of Sweden 1950-1973 | Succeeded by: Carl XVI Gustaf |
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