Guido (gue'do), Reni. A famous Italian painter of the Bolognese school. Born in 1575. After studying under the Caracci, he took up his residence in Rome, where he obtained the patronage of Pope Paul V. His pictures are characterized by an exquisite grace of expression and delicacy of touch. Among his masterpieces are "The Martyrdom of St. Peter," "The Assumption," and "The Massacre of the Innocents." Died 1642.

Gustavus I (Vasa). Born at Stockholm, 1496. He drove the Danish usurper, Christian II, from the country, and was crowned king in 1523. Died 1560.

Gustavus II (Adlophus). Grandson of above. One of the greatest generals of history. Was born in 1594. Crowned in 1611. Killed at the Battle of Lutzen, Germany, 1632. He defeated the Prussians and Poles, and as champion of the Protestant cause overran nearly the whole of Germany.

Gustavus III. Born in 1746. Was crowned in 1771. Assassinated by Ankarstrom, one of his nobles, in 1792.

Gustavus IV. Born in 1778. Succeeded his father, Gustavus III, in 1792. Was deposed, and died in Switzerland in 1837.

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