Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Erik XIV, King of Sweden


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  1. One of those "doomed monarchs."

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  2. From the portrait, I'm guessing he believed in "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
    Angela

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  3. Yes, I believe he did. He was overthrown by the higher nobility when they found him too heavy-handed and apparently descending into madness.

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