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126 A History of Sweden
in concord/’ The will was approved and confirmed by
the Estates.
His Death. Shortly afterwards King Gustavus laid
his weary head to rest forever, September 29, 1560.
The Cathedral of Uppsala.
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’Never could anyone depart this life more quietly and
peacefully," declares an eyewitness. His remains were
laid to rest in the Cathedral of Uppsala.
When, once, on his deathbed, he expressed the hope
that remembrance of him would not be buried with his
body, he received this beautiful assurance: "In God’s
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