1569 in Sweden
Events from the year 1569 in Sweden
Years in Sweden: | 1566 1567 1568 1569 1570 1571 1572 |
Centuries: | 15th century · 16th century · 17th century |
Decades: | 1530s 1540s 1550s 1560s 1570s 1580s 1590s |
Years: | 1566 1567 1568 1569 1570 1571 1572 |
The events of 1569 reflect a turbulent period in Sweden's history, marked by political changes, conflicts with neighboring Denmark-Norway, and significant developments within the Swedish nobility and monarchy.
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
- 5 November - Nils Turesson Bielke, statesman, member of the privy council (died 1639)
Deaths
- - Elin Andersdotter, conspirator (born unknown date)
- - Thomas Jakobsson, conspirator (born unknown date)
References
- Sture Arnell (1951). Karin Månsdotter. Stockholm: Wahlström & Widstrand. ISBN
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