The Resume

(January 24, 1746-March 29, 1792)
Born in Stockholm, Sweden
King of Sweden

Why he might be annoying:

He initiated an unsuccessful war with Russia.
He reinstated an absolute monarchy as King.
Catherine the Great called his actions towards Russia 'odious and revolting.'
He tied to make the sale of alcohol a monopoly.

Why he might not be annoying:

He promoted the arts and literature.
He helped found the Royal Opera House in Stockholm, where he was later assassinated during a ball.
He founded the Swedish Academy.
He was most likely murdered because of a personal grudge.

Credit: Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Ask Men's Top 10 Craziest Assassinations (Ranked: 9)
• I Took a Bullet
• I was Murdered
• Jack Magic's Profiles [Series 06]
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Monarchs, Royalty and Nobles
• Powdered Wig Wearers
• Profiles 29501-29750 (Ranked: 29696)
• Scandinavian Royalty

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 35 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 71 Votes: 63.38% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 33 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 364 Votes: 48.90% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 124 Votes: 48.39% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 228 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 34.48% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 110 Votes: 56.36% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 55 Votes: 65.45% Annoying