Events from the year 1569 in Sweden

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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

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  • MonarchJohn III John III, King of Sweden from 1569, succeeded his half-brother Eric XIV after a rebellion. He aimed to reconcile the Lutheran Church of Sweden with the Catholic Church and had a significant family connection when his son Sigismund later ruled both Sweden and Poland-Lithuania.

Events

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  • 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

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Deaths

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References

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