Gustavus Adolphus the second, (in
Swedish Gustav II Adolf), a.k.a. "The
Lion of the North".
King of Sweden 1594-1632, and mostly known for his military pursuits. Leading the Protestant forces against the Catholic League in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), he won important victories for the protestants by using more mobile units than what was common during this period. His revolutionary tactics changed the way battles were fought and has inspired several famous generals, including Napoleon Bonaparte, throughout history.