Coup of 1809
March 7 – May 10, 1809
Swedish army officers arrested King Gustav IV Adolf after defeats in the war with Russia. He was deposed, his uncle became Charles XIII, and a new constitution limited royal power.
Coup of 1809March 7 – May 10, 1809
Swedish army officers arrested King Gustav IV Adolf after defeats in the war with Russia. He was deposed, his uncle became Charles XIII, and a new constitution limited royal power.