Episode 2 of 4
Seizure and Confinement at Gripsholm
- When
- 13 March 1809
- Where
- Gripsholm Castle
Conspirators seized King Gustav IV Adolf on 13 March 1809 and imprisoned him in Gripsholm Castle.
Seven conspirators led by Carl Johan Adlercreutz broke into the royal apartments to prevent the king from joining loyal troops. They seized the king and imprisoned him and his family in Gripsholm Castle. Duke Charles accepted the leadership of a provisional government proclaimed the same day.
Sources
- Gustav IV Adolf Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
- Gripsholm Castle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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