The Gustavian era refers to the period of history from 1772-1809 when King Gustav III and then his son ruled Sweden, marking a time of political reform and cultural flourishing.
Think of the Gustavian era as a major software update on your computer. It brought new features (political reforms), fixed bugs (social issues), and improved user experience (cultural life).
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in Europe during the 18th century that emphasized reason, individualism, skepticism of traditional institutions, and a belief in progress.
Coup d'état of 1772: A self-coup where King Gustav III seized power from the Swedish Riksdag, marking the beginning of the Gustavian era.
Swedish Constitution of 1772: The constitution enacted by King Gustav III after his coup d'état. It increased royal power at the expense of noble privileges.
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