King Gustav III of Sweden (gustavus III, 1746- 1792). Adolphus Frederick's son and heir. When Gustav ascended the throne, he found that the country was torn apart by internal disputes. In addition to the conflicts among peasants, nobles, priests and officials, there are also conflicts between active pro-French factions and conservative pro-Russian factions. His mediation efforts failed, so he gained control through a coup (1772). He reformed the economy, created one of the best fleets, and was tolerant of religion. Imitate Versailles. 1788 went to war with queen Catherine, and the rebellion of a senior officer was very harmful. At the same time, the Danes invaded at the instigation of Russia, and Britain and Prussia supported each other. Through another coup (1789), Gustav strengthened the royal power. And then defeated the Russians. Just as he was about to organize an alliance to interfere in the French Revolution, he was assassinated by nobles at the masked ball. His successor was Gustav IV.

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