Gustavian Reforms

The Gustavian Reforms were a series of changes implemented in Sweden during the late 18th century under King Gustav III. They aimed to modernize the country’s government, economy, and culture by reducing the power of the nobility, strengthening royal authority, and fostering arts and education. These reforms included establishing a more efficient legal system, encouraging freedom of the press, and supporting cultural institutions. Overall, they sought to create a more enlightened and centralized state, blending traditional monarchy with ideas of progress and modernization inspired by the Enlightenment.