Events from the year 1569 in Sweden
The events of 1569 reflect a turbulent period in Sweden's history, marked by political changes, conflicts with neighboring Denmark–Norway, and significant developments within the Swedish nobility and monarchy.
Incumbents Monarch – John III John III, King of Sweden from 1569, succeeded his half-brother Eric XIV after a rebellion. He aimed to reconcile the Lutheran Church of Sweden with the Catholic Church and had a significant family connection when his son Sigismund later ruled both Sweden and Poland-Lithuania.
Events
26 January - The deposition of Eric XIV in favor of John III is formally confirmed by the royal council. 10 July - Coronation of John III and Catherine Jagiellon. 24 October - Sweden invades the Danish province of Scania. 29 October - Sweden conquer Åhus. October - Denmark–Norway besieges Varberg. 13 November - Peace negotiations between Sweden and Denmark in Knäred. 4 December - Denmark–Norway conquers Varberg. Armistice between Sweden and Denmark–Norway in Estonia. The 1569 Plot, a conspiracy to free the deposed king from prison is discovered and the conspirators are executed.Sture Arnell (1951). Karin Månsdotter. Stockholm: Wahlström & Widstrand. ISBN
Births 25 March - Abraham Persson Brahe, (died 16 March 1630) 5 November - Nils Turesson Bielke, statesman, member of the privy council (died 1639)
Deaths
- Elin Andersdotter, conspirator (born unknown date) - Thomas Jakobsson, conspirator (born unknown date)
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