Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden (1778–1837) was the King of Sweden between 1792-1809. He was born in Stockholm on 1 November 1778. He died in St. Gallen on 7 February 1837, at the age of 59.
The public offices recorded are Monarch of Sweden (1792–1809). The active career dates from 1700.
The honours on record include Royal Order of the Seraphim, Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky, Order of St. Andrew, Royal Order of the Sword and Royal Order of Vasa.
Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden was the son of Gustav III of Sweden and Sophia Magdalena of Denmark. He married Frederica of Baden. He had four recorded children, Gustav, Prince of Vasa, Princess Sophie of Sweden, Princess Cecilia of Sweden and Princess Amalia of Sweden. He is recorded as following Lutheranism. The recorded cause of death is stroke.
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