Swedish monarchs
Adolf Fredrik
Life period:
1710–1771
Following defeat in the Russo-Swedish War, Adolf Fredrik was named heir to the throne at Russia's request. As king, he had little influence over the rule of the country. He had five children with Lovisa Ulrika, two of whom became king: Gustav III and Karl XIII.
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Reign period:
1751–1771
Life period:
1720–1782
Queen Lovisa Ulrika was the sister of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. She had great political ambitions, and wanted to strengthen the royal power. Lovisa Ulrika was a devotee of enlightenment ideas, and promoted the arts and the sciences.
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