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To acknowledge and reward Swedes who had contributed to advances in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce, Gustav III founded what?

  • The Royal Order of Vasa

  • The Order of Gustavus

  • The Gustav III Academy

  • The Order of Swedish Industry

Answer

Gustav III of Sweden founded The Royal Order of Vasa in 1772 to acknowledge and reward Swedes who had contributed to advances in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. The Order was named after Gustav Vasa, the founder of the Swedish monarchy, and it was designed to honor those who had made significant contributions to the country's economy and social welfare.
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