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Carl Ix / Profile Portrait
CARL IX Regent of Sweden (1595 - 1604), and king (1604 - 1611) having usurped the crown from his nephew Sigismund
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1550 1595 1604 1611 Armour Carl Moustache Nephew Regent Sigismund Sweden Swedish Usurped
EDITORS COMMENTS
This profile portrait captures the intense gaze and regal presence of Carl IX, the pivotal figure in the tumultuous period of Swedish history known as the Swedish War of Succession. Born in 1550, Carl was the elder brother of King John III and the father of Gustav II Adolf. When Sigismund, the elected heir to the Swedish throne in 1592, was a Catholic Pole, the Protestant Carl saw an opportunity to seize the crown for himself and his descendants. In 1595, he was elected Regent of Sweden and, following the death of John III in 1592, usurped the throne in 1604. Carl's strong, determined expression is accentuated by his meticulously crafted armor, adorned with intricate decorative elements. The moustache that frames his face adds an air of sophistication and maturity. The portrait, created in the late 16th or early 17th century, is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of a complex historical figure. Carl's reign was marked by military successes against Denmark and Poland, as well as internal struggles with the nobility. He was succeeded by his son, Gustav II Adolf, who continued the war against Poland and expanded Sweden's territories. Carl's usurpation of the throne set the stage for a century of great power and influence for Sweden in European politics. This historical image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual connection to the intricate web of power struggles, family dynamics, and political maneuvering that shaped the history of Sweden during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
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