Scandinavian History

Gustav IV Adolf

  • Murder at the Masquerade Ball

    On Friday, March 16, 1792, Gustav III held a public masquerade ball at the Stockholm Opera House, and it did not end as he had planned. Instead, it was an evening that developed into one of the most dramatic events… Continue reading

  • Colonel Gustafsson

    Today, March 13, it is 214 years since Gustav IV Adolf was arrested at Stockholm Palace and deposed. Gustav Adolf was born on 1 November 1778 as the son of Gustav III and Sofia Magdalena of Denmark. Gustav III is… Continue reading

  • Överste Gustafsson

    Idag, den 13 mars, är det 214 år sedan Gustav IV Adolf greps på Stockholms slott och avsattes. Gustav Adolf föddes den 1 november 1778 som son till Gustav III och Sofia Magdalena av Danmark. Gustav III sägs ha engagerat… Continue reading