Events from the year 1550 in Sweden
Incumbents King – Gustav I
Events
12 June - King Gustav Vasa founds Helsingfors, now the Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The witch trial against Lasses Birgitta, referred to as the first execution for witchcraft in Sweden. King Gustav Vasa placed Sapmi under royal adminstration, which led to an increase in royal revenue by starting royal taxes on fur, fish and other products.
Births
4 October - Charles IX of Sweden, king (1604–1611) of Sweden (died 1611). Otherwise known as "King Karl Vasa IX of Sweden". 6 November - Karin Månsdotter royal mistress and queen (died 1612). Date unknown - Nicolaus Olai Bothniensis, archbishop (died 1600).
Deaths
Unknown date - Lasses Birgitta, alleged witch
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