Gustav I

Gustav I Drake was the first independent King of modern Sweden, ruling from 1 April 1445 to 8 March 1455.

Rule
Gustav I was selected by Swedish nobles during the Swedish War for Independence, and was declared King of Sweden on 1 April 1445. He was made into a commander and led the Scania Campaign.

On 6 June 1446, he married Christina Drake, a distant member of his dynasty from Osterbotten. With the marriage came two sons, Gustav II and Sigismund I.

Gustav I died during the Estonian War in the Siege of Reval on 8 March 1455, and his wife took over as Regent for their son.

Personality
Gustav I's personality is well documented. He was famous during the independence war for teaching military tactics in detail to his men, and during the Estonian War he often sought to glorify his campaign. On the other hand, through his reign he was found to often embezzle money from the state treasury.