Sweden's 1809 Coup: The King Who Lost Finland
In 1809, Sweden lost Finland after centuries of rule and saw its king Gustav IV Adolf deposed in a coup that reshaped the nation. This episode follows the drama: the disastrous Finnish War against Russia, the role of General Georg Carl von Döbeln, the conspirators led by Carl Johan Adlercreutz, and the adoption of a new constitution that ended absolute monarchy. We explore how the loss of Finland forced Sweden to redefine itself, paving the way for its modern neutral identity. The coup was bloodless, but its consequences were profound: a new royal dynasty with Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte (Charles XIV John), a shift away from great power ambitions, and the birth of Sweden's non-aligned foreign policy. Join Lucas and Luna as they unpack this pivotal moment when a king's stubbornness cost an empire.
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