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Who acted as regent after Gustavus Adolphus' death?

  • Charles IX of Sweden

  • Sigismund III Vasa

  • Axel Oxenstierna

  • Lennart Torstensson

Answer

After the death of Gustavus Adolphus, Axel Oxenstierna became regent. He had been one of the most important ministers in the Swedish government under Gustavus Adolphus, and he continued to play a key role in the government after the king's death. He was responsible for negotiating peace treaties with the Swedish enemies, and he also oversaw the military campaigns of the Swedish army.
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