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Gustavus Adolphus

Gustavus Adolphus (l. 1594-1632; r. 1611-1632) was the King of Sweden who elevated his country to a major power in the 17th century. He also is traditionally recognized as the "Father of Modern Warfare" for his military innovations and his tactics have been studied since by generals including Napoleon Bonaparte and George S. Patton.

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Wide awake in the glow || #fall #autumn #field #prairie #minnesota #mn #gustavusadolphus #gustavusadolphuscollege #sky #clouds #cloudy #wispy #golden #gold #glow (at Gustavus Adolphus College)

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Gustavus Adolphus Lands in Pomerania: Sweden Enters the Thirty Years’ War

On June 26, 1630, Swedish troops under the command of King Gustavus Adolphus landed at Peenemünde on the Baltic coast of Pomerania, marking Sweden’s official intervention in the Thirty Years' War.

Gustavus Adolphus entered the war to support Protestant forces against the growing power of the Catholic Holy Roman Empire and the armies of Emperor Ferdinand II. His disciplined army, innovative tactics, and skilled leadership would soon transform the balance of power in Europe.

The Swedish landing began a campaign that would make Gustavus Adolphus one of the most famous military commanders in history. His victories, especially at the Battle of Breitenfeld, helped secure Sweden’s place as a major European power before his death at the Battle of Lützen.

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Gustave II Adolphe

Gustave Adolphe (1594-1632 ; r. de 1611 à 1632) fut le roi de Suède qui éleva son pays au rang de grande puissance au XVIIe siècle. Il est aussi traditionnellement reconnu comme le "père de la guerre moderne" pour ses innovations militaires et ses tactiques furent étudiées depuis par des généraux comme Napoléon Bonaparte et George S. Patton.

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This is from a book about First Ave.

Gustavus Adolphus is not in Saint Joseph, though. It is in Saint Peter and CSB/SJU is in Saint Joseph (and Collegeville).

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Ballin hard at Gustavus Adolphus with the fam. You have no idea how many times I've been asked if I was a student here. #lovinglife #gustavusadolphus #beerbong #haha #dadtoldmetosaythat #gogusties #lovethis (at Gustavus Adolphus College)

[nowthisislauren]

Here's invisible from the concert last night! Also, he's playing the piano. #hunterhayes #funtimes #gustavusadolphus (at Gustavus Adolphus College)

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I also got some shots of the #vasa - a very well preserved 17th century warship #historicalship #nautical #ship #sweden #stockholm #gustavusadolphus #17thcentury #woodcarving #swedishhistory #sailing (at Vasamuseet / The Vasa Museum)