Gustavus_Adolphus

=//GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS 1594-1632//=

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- he reorganized the Swedish military establishment during the 1620s - his politics and foreign affairs consisted of engaging in war with neighboring countries - he fought for the Protestants during the Thirty Years War - largely concerned about Russia having a stable government so made attempts to prevent them from being a major contender in eastern Europe || - his economics were additionally related to war - fought during Thirty Years War for additional reasons involving economics and trade - through war and treaties he acquired various territories of lands which boosted Swedish economy - gave financial support to universities and schools in Sweden || - to the people, he was known as the "Lion of the North" - strongly focused on internal development of Sweden - his character grew a strong tie between himself and the people - was a devoted Lutheran, and fought for the Protestants during the Thirty Years War - respected the lands of people in countries that he invaded ||
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 * - king of Sweden (1611-1632)

= = = = = = = = = = =Gustavus Adolphus’ Military Achievements= ====Gustavus Adolphus’ education, upbringing, and experience in state affairs paved he way for his numerous military accomplishments as the king of Sweden. He took the Swedish throne in the year 1611. With the guidance of his trusted chancellor, Axel Oxenstierna, he settled disagreements with the nobility and successfully ended the Kalmar War in 1613. This action paved the way for a smooth campaign against Russia, leading to the obtainment of Ingermanland in 1617. Obtaining this land completely cut off Russian access to the Baltic Sea.==== ====“He was hailed as the ‘Lion of the North’.” (EBSCO) Adolphus was given this name due to his ferocity on the battlefield and his powerful leadership. Initially Adolphus avoided the Thirty Years War that broke out in the year of 1618. Later on, Adolphus became involved with the Thirty Years War due to his involvement in warfare between the Swedish and Polish sides of the Vasa family. Following the Vasa conflict, he acquired Livonia from Poland to put down the Catholic threat made by Sigismund III. In 1629, he agreed on a secret treaty with the French to support the Swedish cause if they were to enter Germany. In 1631, he agreed to the Franco-Swedish treaty after the fall of Magdeburg and formed an alliance with Saxony and Brandenburg. During September of 1631, he successfully defeated Count Von Tilly in Germany, which was the first Protestant victory of the war. Adolphus defeated the imperial forces at the Battle of Lutzen, but, was fatally wounded and died on November 6, 1632.====

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