1563 in Sweden
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Fredrik II conqueres Älvsborg 1563
Events from the year 1563 in Sweden
Incumbents[]
- Monarch – Eric XIV
Events[]
- 7 June – The King's brother Duke John and his spouse is accused of treason in their absence.
- 9 August – Northern Seven Years' War
- August – A fleet conquer the province and Duchy of Finland from the King's brother John on the order of the king.
- 12 August – Duke John and his spouse is arrested for treason after the , and imprisoned at Gripsholm Castle.
- 22 August – Danish occupation of Älvsborg.
- 9 November – Danish victory at the Battle of Mared
- 30 December – Swedish commander Nils Persson are given the order to invade and pillage the Danish province of Blekinge.
- – Erik XIV encourage the peasantry of Norway to rebel against Denmark.
Births[]
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Deaths[]
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References[]
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