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What age did Gustaf VI Adolf become king?

  • 67 years old

  • 60 years old

  • 70 years old

  • 65 years old

Answer

Gustaf VI Adolf became king at the age of 67 years old in 1950 after his father, Gustaf V, died. He was the oldest person to become king of Sweden and reigned for over 43 years until his death in 1973. He was also the longest-reigning Swedish monarch since the 16th century.
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