Gustav Vasa
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Gustav Eriksson Vasa, also known as Gustav I, was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death in 1560. He was previously self-recognised Protector of the Realm from 1521, during the Swedish War of Libera
Portrait by Jakob Binck, 1542
Christian II, Gustav Vasa's main antagonist
Gustav Vasa examines the Finnish translation of the New Testament presented by Mikael Agricola.
Gustav, engraved by Martin Rota
Swedish War of Liberation
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The Swedish War of Liberation, also known as Gustav Vasa's Rebellion and the Swedish War of Secession, was a significant historical event in Sweden. Gustav Vasa, a nobleman, led a rebellion and civil
The Entry of Gustav Vasa into Stockholm Carl Larsson, oil on canvas, 1908
Gustav Vasa addressing the Dalecarlians in Mora,Johan Gustaf Sandberg, oil on canvas, 1836.