Gustavus I Vasa2 October 1518
Involved in some of the revolts against the Danish king, at the Battle of Brannkyrka, among those captured and taken prisoner
Sweden · Warfare / Military. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Involved in some of the revolts against the Danish king, at the Battle of Brannkyrka, among those captured and taken prisoner
Held in Kalc slot but escapes, returning by ship to Kalmar on the southeastern side of Sweden on 31 May 1520
The Army of Dalarna elected him Regent of Sweden, where after two years of war followed, whereby the Danish troops are gradually defeated. Gathers a small army in Dalarna and becomes its leader
Gustav is elected King at the riksdag in Strangnas, later been celebrated as the Swedish national holiday
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