August 19th, 1772
Gustavus III of Sweden stages a Coup d etat, in which he assumes power and enacts a new constitution that divides power between the Riksdag and the King. event on August 19, 1772. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around August 19, 1772
| August 21st, 1772 | Event | King Gustav III completes his coup d etat by adopting a new Constitution, ending half a century of parliamentary rule in Sweden and installing himself as an enlightened despot. |
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