Gustavus Adolphus (King)

Gustavus Adolphus was the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, known for transforming Sweden into a major European power during the Thirty Years' War. His innovative military strategies, including mobile artillery and disciplined infantry tactics, revolutionized warfare. He sought to protect Protestant interests in Europe and led successful campaigns against Catholic forces. Gustavus Adolphus is often credited with laying the foundations for modern warfare and is remembered as a skilled leader who fostered both military and cultural advancements in Sweden, earning him the nickname "the Lion of the North." He died in battle at Lützen in 1632.