Prince Frederick Adolf, Duke of Östergötland was a Swedish Prince, youngest son of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia, a sister of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. He was
Portrait by Alexander Roslin, c. 1770
Duke Frederick Adolf with his older brothers King Gustav III of Sweden (sitting, left) and Duke Charles of Södermanland (sitting, right), by Alexander Roslin 1771.
Coronet created for Prince Frederick Adolf and worn at his brother Gustav's coronation in 1772.
Prince Frederick Adolf, portrayed in princely attire as he appeared at the coronation of his brother, Gustav III, in 1772. Artist unknown. His crown can be seen behind him on the right.
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Adolf Frederick was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771. He was the son of Christian August of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince of Eutin, and Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach. He was an uncle
Prince Frederick Adolf, Duke of Östergötland
…Prince Frederick Adolf, Duke of Östergötland (Swedish: Fredrik Adolf; 18 July 1750 – 12 December 1803) was a Swedish Prince, youngest son of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia, a sister of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. He was given the title Duke of Östergötland. During his…
Portrait of Adolf Frederick by Gustaf Lundberg, c. 1750.
Adolf Frederick's parents, Christian August and Albertina Frederica.
Coronation medal of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden from 1751.
Medal of the king and queen 1762