What type of monarchy did Gustav I establish in Sweden?
Hereditary monarchy
Elective monarchy
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Answer
In 1544, Gustav I abolished the elective monarchy in Sweden and replaced it with a hereditary monarchy under the House of Vasa. This change ensured that his descendants would continue to rule Sweden.
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