Georg Adlersparre facts for kids
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Georg Adlersparre
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| Born | 28 March 1760 Hovermo (now part of Berg Municipality, Jämtland County) |
| Died | 23 September 1835 (aged 75) Kristinehamn Municipality, Värmland |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | Russo-Swedish War |
| Other work | County governor of Skaraborg County, 1810-1824 |
Count Georg Adlersparre (born March 28, 1760 – died September 23, 1835) was a Swedish army leader, politician, and writer. He came from the Adlersparre family. He is best known for leading the Coup of 1809. This event led to King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden losing his throne.
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Georg Adlersparre's Early Life and Career
Georg Adlersparre was born in Hovermo. This place is now part of Berg Municipality in Jämtland County. He joined the army when he was 15 years old.
In 1791, King Gustav III of Sweden gave him a secret task. This task was to encourage people in Norway to rebel. After the king died, Adlersparre left the army. He then focused on writing and politics.
From 1797 to 1801, he published a magazine called Läsing i blandade ämnen. The ideas in his magazine were quite liberal. This meant he supported more freedom and change. Because of these ideas, the government became suspicious of him.
In 1802, Georg Adlersparre was chosen to be a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. This is a group that promotes science in Sweden.
Return to the Military and the Coup
In 1808, Adlersparre rejoined the military. He was given command of a part of the "western army." Soon after, he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel.
He became the leader of a secret group. This group included other officers and noblemen. One of them was Carl Johan Adlercreutz. Their goal was to remove King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden from power.
Adlersparre started the Coup of 1809 by marching his army towards Stockholm. A coup is when a group suddenly takes control of a government. This action led to the king being removed from his position.
Later Life and Legacy
After the coup, Adlersparre supported the new, strong monarchy. Even though he had liberal ideas, he believed in a powerful government.
From 1810 to 1824, he served as the governor of Skaraborg County. He resigned from this role in 1824.
In 1831, he was involved in a disagreement. He published some documents and his private letters with Swedish princes. He did not regret doing this.
Georg Adlersparre spent the last 25 years of his life at Gustafsvik Manor. This manor is in Kristinehamn Municipality in Värmland. He passed away there in 1835.
Georg Adlersparre's Family
In 1809, Georg Adlersparre married Lovisa Magdalena Linroth. She was born on April 20, 1784, and died on November 8, 1866, in Kristinehamn Municipality, Värmland.
They had four children together:
- Carl August Adlersparre (1810-1862), who became a well-known poet and historian.
- Lovisa Maria Adlersparre (1814-1837)
- Georg Axel Adlersparre (1816-1889)
- Rudolf Adlersparre (1819-1908)
See also
In Spanish: Georg Adlersparre para niños
