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1639 in Sweden

Explore 4 historical events and records for Sweden in 1639.

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Historical records for Sweden in 1639

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April

14 April 1639

Battle of Chemnitz

Baner, Johan · Chemnitz · Field Marshal · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Commands Swedish forces to victory over a Saxon Imperial army after crossing the Elbe

14 April 1639

Imperial Army

Baner, Johan · Chemnitz · Field Marshal · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Commands Swedish forces to victory over a Saxon Imperial army after crossing the Elbe

April 1639

Capture of Saxony

Baner, Johan · Saxony · Field Marshal · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Overruns western Saxony after the Battle of Chemnitz

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1639

Capture of Saxony

Baner, Johan · Saxony · Field Marshal · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Overruns western Saxony after the Battle of Chemnitz. Captures Saxony after victory at the Battle of Chemnitz

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