Gustav III of Sweden: The Assassination of a King
The Assassination of King Gustav III of Sweden On the 16th of March in 1792, King Gustav III of Sweden was assassinated. Well, he was technically assassinated on the 16th of March 1792, as in he was shot by an assassin. However, he didn't actual die as a result of his injuries until March 29th. King Gustav was not well liked in Sweden amongst the nobility of the time. They were still miffed that he had taken control and assumed the throne in a Coup D'etat in 1772. They began plotting the assassination over the winter months of 1791/1792, leaving nothing to chance. There were costumes to buy. And everyone wanted to come dressed as either Iron Man or Thor. The assassination would take place at exactly midnight on the 16th of March 1792, as the King attended the Royal Opera House in Stockholm. King Gustav was all joy and happy and carefree as he arrived for dinner and singing. The night was almost soured...