1583 in Sweden

Events from the year 1583 in Sweden

Incumbents Monarch – John III

Events

10 August - The Livonian War is ended by the Treaty of Plussa. - Creation of the - Diocese of Mariestad - A new sumptuary law bans the use of velvet for hats and jackets and silk skirts for women not belonging to the nobility.Julius Ejdenstam (Swedish): Från fikonlöv till jeans. [From fig leaves to jeans] Raben & Sjögren, Lund (1977) Jean Allard began negotiations with Henry III of France with the aim of overthrowing King John III of Sweden.

Births

16 June - Axel Oxenstierna, statesman (died 1654 in Sweden) 20 June - Jacob De la Gardie, statesman and soldier (died 1652 in Sweden)

Deaths

16 September - Catherine Jagiellon, queen (born 1526) - Sofia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm, illegitimate royal daughter (born 1556)

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