Adolf Frederick of Sweden
| Reign | March 26, 1751-February 12, 1771 |
| Coronation | November 26, 1751 |
| Royal motto | "Salus publica salus mea" ("State welfare, my welfare") |
| Queen | Louise Ulrike of Prussia |
| Royal House | Holstein-Gottorp |
| Predecessor | Frederick I of Sweden |
| Successor | Gustav III of Sweden |
| Date of Birth | May 3, 1710 |
| Place of Birth | Gottorp, Holstein-Gottorp |
| Date of Death | February 12, 1771 |
| Place of Death | Royal Palace in Stockholm |
| Place of Burial | Riddarholmskyrkan, Stockholm |
Adolf Frederick of Sweden, or Adolf Fredrik (May 14, 1710 - February 12, 1771), was the son of Christian August von Schleswig-Holstein-Eutin (1673-1726) and Albertina Frederica von Baden-Durlach (1682-1755). He was king of Sweden (1751-1771).
On August 18, 1744, he married Louise Ulrike of Prussia (1720 - 1782) and they had the following children:
- (Stillborn) (1745)
- Gustav III (1746-1792)
- Charles XIII (1748-1818)
- Fredrik Adolf (1750-1803)
- Sophia Albertine (1753-1829)
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Preceded by: Frederick I | List of Swedish monarchs |
Succeeded by: Gustav III |
