Carl XVI Gustaf

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Carl XVI Gustaf born?April 30, 1946
2. Where was Carl XVI Gustaf born?Stockholm, Sweden
3. What is Carl XVI Gustaf known for?Longest-reigning monarch in Swedish history; constitutional reforms limiting royal executive powers
4. What is the career?King of Sweden since September 15, 1973
5. What is the related topics?House of Bernadotte, Swedish Constitution, Constitutional Monarchy
6. Who is Carl XVI Gustaf?Carl XVI Gustaf is the King of Sweden. He was born on April 30 1946 and became king on September 15 1973. He is the longest‑serving Swedish monarch in history.

Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government where a monarch's powers are limited by a constitution.
Executive Powers: The authority to implement and enforce laws, often held by a head of government.
House of Bernadotte: The current royal house of Sweden, founded by Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French marshal.