+Gustav Vasa (1496–1560) emerged as the architect of modern [Sweden](/wiki/sweden). His reign, beginning 1523, secured national independence and brought the [Reformation](/wiki/reformation) to the realm, shaping a new era for the Nordic lands.
+## See also
+- [Kalmar Union](/wiki/kalmar_union)
+- [Monarchy](/wiki/monarchy)
+- [Denmark](/wiki/denmark)
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