Death of Charles X Gustav
Dies at Gothenburg after summoning the Swedish estates during the final months of the Northern War
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1660 in Sweden
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Historical records for Sweden in 1660
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February
Death of Charles X Gustav
Dies at Gothenburg, leaving the Swedish throne to the four-year-old Charles XI
Death of Charles X Gustav
Charles becomes King of Sweden after the death of his father Charles X Gustav.
Death of Charles X Gustav
Charles becomes King of Sweden after the death of his father Charles X Gustav.
Minority Regency Begins
A regency begins because the new king is only four years old.
Minority Regency Begins
A regency begins because the new king is only four years old.
Regency
Becomes a leading member of the regency government during the minority of Charles XI
March
Acclamation as King
The assembled Estates acclaim the young Charles as King of Sweden.
Acclamation as King
The assembled Estates acclaim the young Charles as King of Sweden.
May
Peace with Poland-Lithuania
Poland-Lithuania recognises the Swedish crown and concludes peace at Oliva.
Peace with Poland-Lithuania
Poland-Lithuania recognises the Swedish crown and concludes peace at Oliva.
Swedish Livonia Confirmed
The Treaty of Oliva confirms Swedish sovereignty over Livonia.
Swedish Livonia Confirmed
The Treaty of Oliva confirms Swedish sovereignty over Livonia.
Treaty of Oliva
The Treaty of Oliva ends Sweden's war with Poland-Lithuania and its allies.
Treaty of Oliva
Signs the Peace of Oliva on behalf of the minor Charles XI and the Swedish regency
Treaty of Oliva
The Treaty of Oliva ends Sweden's war with Poland-Lithuania and its allies.
Peace with Denmark and Norway
The Copenhagen settlement ends hostilities between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
Peace with Denmark and Norway
The Copenhagen settlement ends hostilities between Sweden and Denmark-Norway.
Swedish Rule of Blekinge Confirmed
The Treaty of Copenhagen confirms Swedish possession of Blekinge.
Swedish Rule of Blekinge Confirmed
The Treaty of Copenhagen confirms Swedish possession of Blekinge.
Swedish Rule of Bohuslan Confirmed
The Treaty of Copenhagen confirms Swedish possession of Bohuslan.
Swedish Rule of Bohuslan Confirmed
The Treaty of Copenhagen confirms Swedish possession of Bohuslan.
Swedish Rule of Scania Confirmed
The Treaty of Copenhagen confirms Sweden's possession of Scania.
Swedish Rule of Scania Confirmed
The Treaty of Copenhagen confirms Sweden's possession of Scania.
Treaty of Copenhagen
Peace with Denmark confirms Sweden's control of Scania, Halland, Blekinge and Bohuslan.
Treaty of Copenhagen
Peace with Denmark confirms Sweden's control of Scania, Halland, Blekinge and Bohuslan.
Other events (month unknown)
Emund Gripenhielm Appointed Tutor
Historian Emund Gripenhielm becomes the young king's principal academic tutor.
Emund Gripenhielm Appointed Tutor
Historian Emund Gripenhielm becomes the young king's principal academic tutor.
Hedvig Eleonora Leads Royal Household
Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora takes primary responsibility for the young king's upbringing.
Hedvig Eleonora Leads Royal Household
Queen Dowager Hedvig Eleonora takes primary responsibility for the young king's upbringing.
Regency
Appointed to the regency council for the minor Charles XI
Regency
Serves on the Swedish regency council after the death of Charles X Gustav
Regency
Serves on the Swedish regency council for the young Charles XI
Regency Council Governs Sweden
A council conducts the government during Charles's minority.
Regency Council Governs Sweden
A council conducts the government during Charles's minority.
How these records were prepared
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