John III of Sweden
King of Sweden, Protestant Reformer
Born
1537
488 years ago
Died
November 17th, 1592
432 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Ruled as King of Sweden from 1568 until death in 1592. Advocated for the Protestant faith and sought to reform the church in Sweden. Worked towards unifying Sweden post-civil war and enhancing relations with neighboring countries, particularly with Poland. Attempted to balance power between the monarchy and nobility, leading to a complex political landscape. His reign included significant cultural developments, including support for arts and education.
Established the Church of Sweden as Lutheran
Strengthened the Swedish monarchy
Promoted the translation of the Bible into Swedish
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