Independence of Sweden
Gustavus I Vasa breaks free from the Kalmar Union & establishes the Swedish state
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1521 in Sweden
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Historical records for Sweden in 1521
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Independence of Sweden
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
Regency
The Army of Dalarna elected him Regent of Sweden, where after two years of war followed, whereby the Danish troops are gradually defeated
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