January 1520Battle of Lake AsundenChristian II
The leader of the Swedish resistance to Denmark, Sten Sture, is killed in battle. Christian II defeats a peasant army from Sweden
Historical records for Denmark in 1520, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The leader of the Swedish resistance to Denmark, Sten Sture, is killed in battle. Christian II defeats a peasant army from Sweden
Succeeds as King of Sweden
Christian II earns the name, "Christian the Tyrant". 80 Swedish noble are executed after a show trial by Christian II
80 Swedish noble are executed after a show trial by Christian II
Captures Sweden & massacres its nobility in Stockholm
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