Battle of Lake Asunden
The leader of the Swedish resistance to Denmark, Sten Sture, is killed in battle
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1520 in Sweden
Explore 9 historical events and records for Sweden in 1520.
Historical records for Sweden in 1520
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January
Death of Sten Sture
Death of Sten Sture, killed in battle
May
Arrest of Gustavus I Vasa
Held in Kalc slot but escapes, returning by ship to Kalmar on the southeastern side of Sweden on 31 May 1520
Independence of Sweden
Held in Kalc slot but escapes, returning by ship to Kalmar on the southeastern side of Sweden on 31 May 1520
November
Death of Christina Sture
Death of Christina Sture, executed
Execution
80 Swedish noble are executed after a show trial by Christian II
Trial
80 Swedish noble are executed after a show trial by Christian II
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Stockholm
Holds Stocckholm for 8 months before surrendering to Denmark
Siege of Stockholm
Holds Stocckholm for 8 months before surrendering to Denmark
How these records were prepared
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