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1626 in Sweden

Explore 7 historical events and records for Sweden in 1626.

Historical records for Sweden in 1626

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Blockade of Gdansk

Gustavus II Adolphus ยท Gdansk ยท Warfare / Poland War

Blockades Gdansk after it refuses to surrender

Blockade of Gdansk

Gustavus II Adolphus ยท Gdansk ยท Warfare / Poland-Sweden War

Blockades Gdansk after it refuses to surrender

Gdansk Maritime Pressure Continued

Gustavus II Adolphus ยท Gdansk ยท Warfare / Poland War

Swedish forces maintain maritime pressure on Gdansk after the city refuses to surrender.

Gdansk Supply Access Restricted

Gustavus II Adolphus ยท Gdansk ยท Warfare / Poland-Sweden War

The blockade limits Gdansk's seaborne access while Swedish military pressure continues around the city.

Governor

Oxenstierna ยท Berlin ยท Governor General ยท Government / Government of Sweden

Appointed Governor General of Prussia

Invasion of Prussia

Gustavus II Adolphus ยท Pilau ยท Warfare / Poland War

Lands at Pillau & occupies all of northern Prussia, only Gdansk refuses to surrender

Invasion of Prussia

Gustavus II Adolphus ยท Pilau ยท Warfare / Poland-Sweden War

Lands at Pillau & occupies all of northern Prussia, only Gdansk refuses to surrender

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