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Who did King Gustav III choose to provide an heir to the throne?

  • Himself

  • His Son

  • Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte's Husband

  • His Daughter

Answer

The chosen successor to provide an heir to the throne as designated by King Gustav III was Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte's husband, Charles, Duke of Södermanland, due to the king's own lack of male heirs. With this decision, Charles became the official heir apparent, securing the continuity of the Swedish monarchy's lineage.
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