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Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden

1 9.9
A Swedish king who made Sweden a major power by winning battles in the Thirty Years' War
  • proper noun
: Gustavo Adolfo de Suecia
  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is often credited with transforming Sweden into a major European power.

Examples

  • During the Thirty Years' War, Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden became a key leader of the Protestant forces.

  • Under the reign of Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, significant reforms were made in Swedish military and governance.

  • Historians often praise Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden for his innovative military tactics.

  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was a great king.

  • What did Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden achieve?

  • Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden is known for his military strategies that greatly influenced the outcome of the Thirty Years' War.

  • Many consider Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden one of the most important figures in European history during the early 17th century.

Synonyms

Gustavus Adolphus
vsGustavus Adolphus of Sweden
1 9.9

King of Sweden who makes it an important European power by winning wars and changing its government

is the version that adds the country name for clarity
Gustavus II
vsGustavus Adolphus of Sweden
1 9.5

King of Sweden who made Sweden a major European power by winning wars and reforming the country

is the version that uses the personal name plus country instead

Surface Forms

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden main

Morphology

Gustavus + Adolphus + of + Sweden

The phrase is a proper name composed of personal names plus 'of Sweden'; knowing the words only indicates an individual associated with Sweden but gives no indication that this person was a king or his historical role and deeds. Because the crucial meaning (a specific historical king and his actions) requires encyclopedic knowledge rather than composition of the parts, it is not derivable by a B1 learner from the constituents.

Etymology

Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was an early 1600s king who led his army with new ways of fighting and made big changes in his country. That's why his name is remembered for 'military skill' and 'national reform'.