Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden

King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden, Oskar Fredrik Wilhelm Olaf Gustav Adolf (November 11, 1882 - September 15, 1973), was the eldest son of King Gustav V. At birth he was created Duke of Scania. On October 29, 1950, he succeeded his father on the throne.

He married, firstly, Princess Margaret of Connaught on June 15, 1905.

Gustav VI Adolf

Reign	October 29 1950-September 15, 1973
Coronation	No coronation ceremony
Royal motto	"Plikten framför allt" ("Duty above all")
Consorts	Margaret of Britain (1905-1920) Louise Mountbatten (1923-)
Royal House	Bernadotte
Predecessor	Gustav V of Sweden
Successor	Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Date of Birth	November 11, 1882
Place of Birth	-
Date of Death	September 15, 1973
Place of Death	-
Place of Burial	Stockholm

Children

1. Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Westrobothnia (1906-1947)
2. Prince Sigvard, Duke of Uplandia, later Count Sigvard Bernadotte af Wisborg (1907-2002)
3. Princess Ingrid, later Queen of Denmark (1910-2000).
4. Prince Bertil, Duke of Hallandia (1912-1997)
5. Prince Carl Johan, Duke of Dalecarlia, later Count Carl Johan Bernadotte af Wisborg (1916-)

He married, secondly, Lady Louise Mountbatten, on November 3, 1923, however the marriage did not result in any children. He was succeeded on the throne by his grandson Carl XVI Gustaf, son of the Duke of Westrobothnia.

Gustav VI Adolf was also a devoted amateur archaeologist, and was elected an honorary fellow of the British Academy in 1953.

Preceded by: Gustav V

King of Sweden

Succeeded by: Carl XVI Gustaf