November 6
Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) was the king of Sweden (1611-32)
who laid the foundations of the modern Swedish state and turned
the country into a major European power.
By resolving the long-standing constitutional struggle between the
crown and the aristocracy, he was able to achieve sweeping reforms
in the fields of administrative organization, economic development,
and particularly education. Among other things, he created the
Gymnasia in 1620, which provided for secondary education in
Sweden, and gave the University of Uppsala the financial support it
needed to flourish.
King Gustav II was killed during the Thirty Years' War while leading
a cavalry charge at the Battle of Lutzen on November 6, 1632,
turning a tactical victory into a national tragedy for the Swedes.
The anniversary of his death is observed throughout Sweden with
patriotic demonstrations - particularly in Skansen, Stockholm's
outdoor museum. Enormous bonfires are built on Reindeer Mountain
and processions of students carry lighted torches through the museum
grounds.
Full story:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Gustavus+Adolphus+Day
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