Gustavus Adolphus (l. 1594-1632; r. 1611-1632) was the King of Sweden who elevated his country to a major power in the 17th century. He also is traditionally recognized as the "Father of Modern Warfare" for his military innovations and his tactics have been studied since by generals including Napoleon Bonaparte and George S. Patton.
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1594 - 1632Life of Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, "Father of Modern Warfare".
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1611 - 1632Reign of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden.
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1613 - 1617Gustavus Adolphus concludes his father's wars with Denmark and Russia.
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1620Gustavus Adolphus is married to Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg.
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1626 - 1629Gustavus Adolphus leads Swedish forces in the Polish-Swedish Wars.
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1630Gustavus Adolphus enters the Thirty Years' War on the side of the Protestant faction.
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1630 - 1632Gustavus Adolphus leads his troops to victory against Imperial Catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War.
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1632Gustavus Adolphus is killed at the Battle of Lutzen.
