Ulrika Eleonora Arrives in Sweden
The Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora lands in Sweden before the royal wedding.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1680 in Sweden
Explore 23 historical events and records for Sweden in 1680.
Historical records for Sweden in 1680
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May
Ulrika Eleonora Arrives in Sweden
The Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora lands in Sweden before the royal wedding.
Marriage to Ulrika Eleonora
Charles marries the Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora at Skottorp Manor.
Marriage to Ulrika Eleonora
Charles marries the Danish princess Ulrika Eleonora at Skottorp Manor.
August
Karlskrona Receives Town Charter
Charles grants town privileges to Karlskrona beside the developing naval base.
Karlskrona Receives Town Charter
Charles grants town privileges to Karlskrona beside the developing naval base.
November
Coronation of Queen Ulrika Eleonora
Ulrika Eleonora is crowned Queen of Sweden in Stockholm.
Coronation of Queen Ulrika Eleonora
Ulrika Eleonora is crowned Queen of Sweden in Stockholm.
Other events (month unknown)
Autocratic Monarchy Established
Charles establishes stronger personal monarchy while continuing to govern through Swedish law.
Autocratic Monarchy Established
Charles establishes stronger personal monarchy while continuing to govern through Swedish law.
Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor
Guardianship Inquiry Expanded
The government examines how senior officials managed the kingdom during Charles's minority.
Guardianship Inquiry Expanded
The government examines how senior officials managed the kingdom during Charles's minority.
Naval Expansion Programme
Charles directs investment in ships, dockyards and permanent naval facilities.
Naval Expansion Programme
Charles directs investment in ships, dockyards and permanent naval facilities.
Recovery of Alienated Crown Property
Charles uses the Reduction to restore land and revenue to the Crown.
Recovery of Alienated Crown Property
Charles uses the Reduction to restore land and revenue to the Crown.
Reduction of Crown Lands
The Riksdag authorises recovery of extensive crown lands previously granted to the nobility.
Reduction of Crown Lands
The Riksdag authorises recovery of extensive crown lands previously granted to the nobility.
Royal Council Authority Reduced
The Riksdag weakens the council's independent political position under the monarchy.
Royal Council Authority Reduced
The Riksdag weakens the council's independent political position under the monarchy.
State Finances Reorganised
Recovered crown revenues provide a firmer financial basis for government and defence.
State Finances Reorganised
Recovered crown revenues provide a firmer financial basis for government and defence.
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