GustafAdolf DukeofVsterbotten

Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten

Gustaf Adolf, Prince of Sweden, commonly known as the Duke of Västerbotten, was a Swedish royal figure and the elder son of King Gustav V. He held the ducal title from birth and was a central figure in Swedish royal history, as the father of Sweden’s current monarch, Carl XVI Gustaf.

Biographical snapshot

• 8 November 1905, Stockholm, Sweden
• Death: 15 January 1947, in a plane crash near Copenhagen, Denmark
• Parents: King Gustaf V of Sweden and Victoria of Baden
• Spouse: Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (married 1932)
• Children: Margaretha, Birgitta, Désirée, and Carl XVI Gustaf
• Title: Duke of Västerbotten (from birth)
• Role: Swedish prince, military officer (held in the royal Swedish armed forces)

Notable legacy

As the father of Carl XVI Gustaf, the current king of Sweden, Gustaf Adolf’s lineage remains central to the modern Swedish monarchy. His untimely death in 1947 altered the line of succession, with his son Carl XVI Gustaf eventually ascending the throne in 1973 after constitutional changes.

News

There is no contemporary news about Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, since he passed away in 1947. Periodic historical retrospectives and royal anniversaries appear in biographies, museums, and national archives.

Social media details

There are no verified official social media profiles for Gustaf Adolf. Modern social content about him typically comes from royal family institutions, museums, and historical societies.

Recent projects

There are no recent personal projects. References to his life appear in historical works, royal biographies, and archival exhibitions rather than active ventures.

Where to learn more

For authoritative information, consult established sources such as Britannica, historical biographies, and the Swedish Royal Court’s archival materials and museum collections. National archives and reputable encyclopedias provide detailed timelines and context of his life and lineage.