Invasion of Poland
Invades the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and begins the Swedish Deluge
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1655 in Sweden
Explore 23 historical events and records for Sweden in 1655.
Historical records for Sweden in 1655
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July
Livonian Offensive
Leads Swedish forces attacking from Livonia into the Commonwealth
Capitulation of Ujscie
Receives the submission of Greater Poland after the capitulation of Ujscie
Polish Campaign
Commands Swedish forces in the early campaign in Greater Poland
August
Polish Campaign
Commands Swedish cavalry during the early invasion of Poland
Polish Campaign
Serves under Charles X Gustav during the Polish campaign
September
Capture of Warsaw
Captures Warsaw during the Swedish invasion of Poland
Capture of Warsaw
Leads Swedish forces that enter Warsaw during the Deluge
October
Entry into Krakow
Swedish forces enter Krakow during the invasion of the Commonwealth
Occupation of Krakow
Helps secure Krakow for Sweden after the city's surrender
Swedish Alliance
Aligns with Sweden through the Union of Kedainiai
Swedish-Lithuanian Union
Accepts Lithuania's submission under the Union of Kedainiai
Union of Kedainiai
Lithuanian magnates accept Swedish protection and break the Union of Lublin
November
Jasna Gora Siege Command
Commands Swedish forces besieging Jasna Gora
Siege of Jasna Gora
Swedish forces begin the siege of Jasna Gora
Birth of Charles XI
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Birth of Charles XI
Charles is born at Stockholm Palace to Charles X Gustav and Hedvig Eleonora.
Birth of son
Born as the son of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden
Other events (month unknown)
Baltic War Planning
Supports Swedish war planning during the early Deluge
Claim to Polish Crown
Seeks to dominate the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth after rapid military success
Prussian Negotiations
Renews and adjusts Swedish relations with Brandenburg-Prussia during the northern conflict
Swedish Occupation of Lithuania
Extends Swedish authority over parts of Lithuania
War Council
Advises Charles X Gustav during preparations for war with Poland
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