1569 in Sweden

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Events from the year 1569 in Sweden

Incumbents

Events

  • 26 January - The deposition of Eric XIV in favor of John III is formally confirmed by the royal council.
  • 10 July - Coronation of John III and Catherine Jagiellon.
  • 24 October - Sweden invades the Danish province of Scania.
  • 29 October - Sweden conquer Åhus.
  • October - Denmark-Norway besieges Varberg.
  • 13 November - Peace negotiations between Sweden and Denmark in Knäred.
  • 4 December - Denmark-Norway conquers Varberg.
  • Armistice between Sweden and Denmark-Norway in Estonia.
  • The 1569 Plot, a conspiracy to free the deposed king from prison is discovered and the conspirators are executed.[1]

Births

Deaths

References

  1. Sture Arnell (1951). Karin Månsdotter. Stockholm: Wahlström & Widstrand. ISBN


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