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1642 in Sweden

Explore 7 historical events and records for Sweden in 1642.

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Historical records for Sweden in 1642

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September

Battle of Breitenfeld, 1st

Tortensson · Breitenfeld · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Wins a victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld

November

Siege of Leipzig

Tortensson · Leipzig · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Thirty Years War

The Swedish Commander Tortensson is forced to retreat by Archduke Leopold William

Battle of Breitenfeld, 2nd

Tortensson · Breitenfeld · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Helps defeat the Imperial army

Imperial Army

Tortensson · Breitenfeld · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Helps defeat the Imperial army

Other events (month unknown)

Battle of Schweidnitz

Tortensson · Schweidnitz · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Thirty Years War

The Winner of the Battle of Schweidnitz

Invasion of Saxony

Tortensson · Saxony · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Occupies much of Saxony

Siege of Leipzig

Tortensson · Leipzig · Commander in Chief · Warfare / Thirty Years War

Crosses the Elbe & lays siege to Leipzig

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