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1563 in Sweden

Explore 5 historical events and records for Sweden in 1563.

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Historical records for Sweden in 1563

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May

May 1563

Naval Mobilization

Bagge, Jakob · Baltic Sea · Swedish Admiral · Warfare / Northern Seven Years War

Bagge commands Swedish naval forces during the opening of the war

May 1563

War with Denmark Begins

Erik XIV · Stockholm · Warfare / Northern Seven Years War

Erik XIV enters the Northern Seven Years War against Denmark and Lubeck

September

4 September 1563

Loss of Alvsborg

Erik XIV · Alvsborg · Warfare / Northern Seven Years War

Sweden loses Alvsborg to Danish forces early in the war

Other events (month unknown)

1563

Arrest

John III · Stockholm · House / House of Vasa

Siezed & imprisoned by his brother King Erik XIV

1563

Arrest of John III

John III · Stockholm · House / House of Vasa

Siezed & imprisoned by his brother King Erik XIV

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