King Sven VII

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King Sven VII
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Reign
1875-1896
Political Party
Reform
Age ascended
25
Succeded by
King Sven VIII


King William Poplar Nobenfelt 1827-1896. 63rd king of Popeleoma Del Signe. Official Title: His Royal Majesty King of the Popleomas and its Lands.

Overview

Born as the only child of Sven VI, William was known for his playfullness and connection to the gardens at his palace. He formed the Royal Conservation Corps in 1873 and developed the first arboretums in Troyes Park. He ascended in 1873 and held a massive coronation party.

Spaden Natural Reserve

Upon returning from Paris in 1882, Sven VII ordered the designation of 2849 acres of land as natural reserve. He named it Spaden after his niece's dog. He would later name 3 more reserves between 1884 and 1891.

Assasination

On unification day, 1896, Sven VII's carriage was blow up before he had entered it. The blast had broken some of the windows outside the palace and killed 2 footmen. Shaken by the explosion, Sven VII was carried inside the palace and locked inside his room. Shots were heard from across the street and the windows in his room were damaged. He was wounded in the heart and bled to death on his bed.

Succession Line

Preceded by:King Sven VI Succeded by:King Sven VIII