Dark Side History: Gustav Vasa I, The Bloody Father of Sweden! (1523-1560)

Gustav Vasa I (1523-1560), the father of Sweden, the man that created the early modern Swedish state though bloodshed and betrayal. Maybe Sweden’s most important king as his legacy cannot be denied, but neither can his ruthlessness and treachery in his bid for power and dominance. This is a video about Gustav Eriksson ‘Vasa’ and how many betrayals you can do with people still trusting you. Please don't be afraid to comment or voice any questions as I love interacting with you my dear viewers and I will try to respond as quickly as possible to you. Also, please like, subscribe & click the bell icon as those actions helps this channel grow! Link to video about the Stockholm bloodbath massacre:    • Dark Side History: The Bloodbath Massacre ...   This video is part of the dark side history series    • Dark Side History   , And can also be seen in the all history playlist:    • All history   Sources and further reading: Handlingar rörande Sveriges historia., 1861, volymer 1-29, 1521-1560: Första serien. Stockholm.. Larsson, Lars-Olof, 2003, Kalmarunionens tid. Stockholm: Prisma. Larsson, Lars‐Olof ,2002, Gustav Vasa – landsfader eller tyrann?. Stockholm: Prisma. Larsson, Olle, 2018, Gustav Vasa: en furste bland furstar. Lund: Historiska media Swart,Peder (d.1562/1964). Gustav Vasas krönika. Utgiven och editerad av Gunnar T. Westin Stockholm: Natur och kultur Vasa, Gustav I, 16th century ,[1917]. Brev av Gustav Vasa: ett urval. Stockholm: Norstedt Venge, Mikael , 1977, (på danska). Når vinden føjer sig ... : spillet om magten i Danmark marts-december 1523. Odense: Odense universitetsforl. Westin, Gunnar T. ,1971,. Maktkamp i senmedeltidens Sverige: uppsatser och studier. Stockholm: Natur och kultur. #vasa #Swedishhistory #Gustavvasa