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1686 in Sweden

Explore 6 historical events and records for Sweden in 1686.

Historical records for Sweden in 1686

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Birth of Prince Karl Gustav

Charles XI ยท Stockholm ยท House / House of Palatinate

Queen Ulrika Eleonora gives birth to Prince Karl Gustav.

Birth of Prince Karl Gustav

XI, Charles ยท Stockholm ยท House / House of Palatinate

Queen Ulrika Eleonora gives birth to Prince Karl Gustav.

Church Law of 1686

Charles XI ยท Stockholm ยท Religion / Church of Sweden

Charles and the Riksdag enact a church law governing Swedish Lutheran religious life.

Church Law of 1686

XI, Charles ยท Stockholm ยท Religion / Church of Sweden

Charles and the Riksdag enact a church law governing Swedish Lutheran religious life.

Lutheran Religious Uniformity

Charles XI ยท Religion / Church of Sweden

The new church law strengthens common worship, parish discipline and Lutheran instruction.

Lutheran Religious Uniformity

XI, Charles ยท Sweden ยท Religion / Church of Sweden

The new church law strengthens common worship, parish discipline and Lutheran instruction.

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