Under whose reign did Sweden rise to power in Europe?
Charles IX of Sweden
Gustavus Adolphus
Axel Oxenstierna
Sigismund III Vasa of Poland
Answer
Sweden rose to power in Europe under the reign of Gustavus Adolphus, who was king from 1611 to 1632. During his reign, Sweden became a major military power and a leading player in European politics. Gustavus Adolphus was a skilled military commander and a popular ruler. He was also a strong supporter of Protestantism, and his victories helped to spread the Protestant faith in Europe.
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