Birth of Henry
Birth of Henry, eldest son of Charles IX & his 2nd wife Christina of Holsten
Role range: 1611-1632
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Gustavus II Adolphus Biography and Timeline
Follow Gustavus II Adolphus through 44 dated historical records for Sweden.
Gustavus II Adolphus, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
44Distinct records
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1594–1631Years on this page
1594
1611
Succession
Succeeds as King of Sweden
Role range: 1611-1632
1617
Rule of Karelia
Under the Treaty of Stolbovo Russia cedes Ingermanland & eastern Karelia to Sweden
Role range: 1613-1617
Rule of Novgorod
Under the Treaty of Stolbovo Russia secures the return of Novgorod from Sweden
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Treaty of Stolbovo
The Treaty of Stolbovo returns Novgorod to Moscow. Sweden renounces plans to expand toward the White Sea. Russia secures the return of Novgorod from Sweden. Russia pays Sweden 20,000 silver roubles & cedes Ingermanland & eastern Karelia. Russia gives up access to the Baltic Sea. Russia gains recognition of the Tsarist title. Ends the Swedish occupation of Northern Russia
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Capture of Livonia
Captures several Baltic ports in Livonia & forces Poland to sign an armistice
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Capture of Livonia
Captures several Baltic ports in Livonia & forces Poland to sign an armistice
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
1621
Capture of Riga
Captures Riga
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Invasion of Estonia
Invades Estonia & captures Riga
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Capture of Riga
Captures Riga
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Invasion of Estonia
Invades Estonia & captures Riga
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
1625
Alliance France and Sweden
France & Sweden sign a pact
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
1626
Blockade of Gdansk
Blockades Gdansk after it refuses to surrender
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Gdansk Maritime Pressure Continued
Swedish forces maintain maritime pressure on Gdansk after the city refuses to surrender.
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Invasion of Prussia
Lands at Pillau & occupies all of northern Prussia, only Gdansk refuses to surrender
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Blockade of Gdansk
Blockades Gdansk after it refuses to surrender
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Gdansk Supply Access Restricted
The blockade limits Gdansk's seaborne access while Swedish military pressure continues around the city.
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Invasion of Prussia
Lands at Pillau & occupies all of northern Prussia, only Gdansk refuses to surrender
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
1627
Battle of Tczew
Defeates the Polish forces under Koniecpolski
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Battle of Tczew
Defeates the Polish forces under Koniecpolski
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
1628
Invasion of Poland
Forced by Koniecpolski to retreat into Prussia
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
1629
Battle of Sztum
The Swedish hold on the Baltic coast is unshaken. Injured in battle & unable to wear armour again
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Peace
Poland needs peace & Gustavus wishes to enter the war in Germany
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Battle of Sztum
The Swedish hold on the Baltic coast is unshaken. Injured in battle & unable to wear armour again
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
Peace
Poland needs peace & Gustavus wishes to enter the war in Germany
Role range: 1617-1629 – 1611-1632
1630
Invasion of Germany
Lands in Pomerania with 13,000 men & advances on Stettin & Mecklenburg
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Siege of Mecklenburg
Lands in Pomerania with 13,000 men & advances on Stettin & Mecklenburg
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Siege of Stettin
Lands in Pomerania with 13,000 men & advances on Stettin & Mecklenburg
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
1631
Alliance Sweden and France, Treaty of Barwalde
An alliance between Sweden & France, Treaty of Barwalde
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Treaty of Barwalde
Guarantees freedom of worship for Catholics in Germany. An alliance between Sweden & France. Agrees not to make a separate peace for 5 yrs
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Siege of Magdeburg
After the siege by Tillys army the Protestant Princes rally to Gustavus Adolphus
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Battle of Lech
Occupies Augsburg, Munich & southern Bavaria after the Battle of Lech. Defeats Tilly & Maximilian of Bavaria
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Capture of Augsburg
Occupies Augsburg, Munich & southern Bavaria after the Battle of Lech
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Capture of Bavaria
Occupies Augsburg, Munich & southern Bavaria after the Battle of Lech
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Capture of Munich
Occupies Augsburg, Munich & southern Bavaria after the Battle of Lech
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Alliance Gustavus II Adolphus and Tilly and the elector of Saxony
Concludes an alliance with Tilly & the elector of Saxony
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st
Gustavus joins up with Saxoy & confronts Tilly at Breitenfeld. Ferdinands Imperial army commanded by Tilly is defeated & Gustav takes Leipzig
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Capture of Breitenfeld
After victory at Breitenfeld Gustavus captures Leipzig
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Imperial Army
Ferdinands Imperial army commanded by Tilly is defeated & Gustav takes Leipzig
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Siege of Magdeburg
Tillys troops sack Magdeburg. Gustavus joins up with Saxoy & confronts Tilly at Breitenfeld
Role range: 1618-1648 – 1611-1632
Records, sources and methodology
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