Gustav Vasa (1496–1560) emerged as the architect of modern Sweden. His reign, beginning 1523, secured national independence and brought the Reformation to the realm, shaping a new era for the Nordic lands.
Gustav Vasa (1496–1560) emerged as the architect of modern Sweden. His reign, beginning 1523, secured national independence and brought the Reformation to the realm, shaping a new era for the Nordic lands.