RYDBOHOLM

'Rydbo' is a small village of Österåker County, Uppland Sweden. Located near there is the famous 'Rydboholm Castle' (SV: Rydboholms slott).
There are about 500 people in Rydbo. Rydboholm Castle is located at 59°26'24.18"N latitude and 18°11'6.98"E longitude.

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Rydboholm: Birthplace of Gustav Vasa

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Rydboholm: Birthplace of Gustav Vasa

Main articles: Gustav I of Sweden

Gustav I of Sweden (Gustav Vasa) whose real name was 'Gustav Eriksson', was born on 'Rydboholm'(or at Lindholmen) on May 12, 1496. He was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death. He was elected regent in 1521 after leading the rebellion against Christian II of Denmark, who controlled most of Sweden. During his reign Protestantism was introduced in the Sweden realm. He was an enigmatic person who has been referred to as both a liberator of the country and as a tyrannic ruler, which has made him the subject of many books. Though not as famous as most of his continental contemporaries, he became the first truly native Swedish sovereign and was a skilled propagandist and who laid the foundations for a more efficient centralized government.In traditional Swedish history he has been labeled the founder of modern Sweden, and the country's liberator. Gustav liked to compare himself to Moses, who liberated his people and established a state. As a person, Gustav was known for ruthless methods and a bad temperament, but he also loved music, and had a certain sly wit.

See also

★ List of Swedish monarchs
Swedish monarchs family tree

★ House of Vasa