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Succession of the Swedish Monarchy

When
1751
Where
Stockholm Cathedral
Episodes
1

King Fredrik I of Sweden died on 5 April 1751, ending the House of Hesse's rule due to a lack of legitimate heirs. Prince Adolf Fredrik of Holstein-Gottorp succeeded him and was formally crowned in Stockholm Cathedral on 26 November 1751.

Episodes

  1. 26 November 1751 · Stockholm CathedralCoronation of Adolf Fredrik

    Adolf Fredrik was crowned King of Sweden on 26 November 1751 in the Stockholm Cathedral, nearly eight months after his accession.

Background and detail

Succession. The death of King Fredrik I on 5 April 1751 terminated the reign of the House of Hesse. As he left no legitimate heirs, the throne passed to Prince Adolf Fredrik, who belonged to the House of Holstein-Gottorp.

Coronation. Adolf Fredrik was formally crowned King of Sweden on 26 November 1751. The ceremony took place in the Stockholm Cathedral, occurring nearly eight months after his initial accession to the throne following the previous monarch's death.

People involved

Sources

  1. Frederick I of Sweden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
  2. Adolf Frederick of Sweden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10

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