The King Who Accidentally Killed Himself By Eating Too Much Dessert
King Adolf Frederick of Sweden overindulged in his favorite sweet treats in 1771 and ended up paying the ultimate price
When it comes to dessert it can be very easy to overindulge. Sweet treats taste so good and can prove to be irresistible even when we are full. Usually, an upset stomach is the worst that comes from powering through and downing dessert even when you know you shouldn’t. However, in the case of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden, he met his untimely end after not being able to keep himself from eating 14 helpings of his favorite dessert during a holiday.
Born in 1710, Adolf Frederick was the King of Sweden from 1751 until his untimely passing in 1771. While his country’s finances floundered during his reign, his country enjoyed a period of extended peace. He was also considered somewhat of a progressive, due to some measures enacted during his tenure, including a Freedom of Press Act of 1766, which ended censorship and penalties for libel (except in cases involving the King or the Church of Sweden). However, his overall legacy was that of a rather flaccid leader, who was generally seen as a pleasant person, but not much of a talented ruler.
