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The Boy King Erased: A Dynasty's Bloody End
A ten-year-old Swedish prince is erased from history by parliament, becoming the focal point of a political struggle that consumes a dynasty.
The Boy King Erased: A Dynasty's Bloody End
This episode explores the dramatic events surrounding Prince Gustav, a child who became the unlikely reason an aristocratic faction destroyed itself and took down one of Sweden's most powerful men. What led to a parliament voting to erase a child from history?
Person: Prince Gustav
Date: May 10, 1809
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Event: Parliament votes to erase Prince Gustav from history
Period: Age of Liberty…
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