Events from the year 1582 in Sweden.
Incumbents Monarch – John III
Events January January 17 - Kristinehamn is made a city when Duke Charles (future king Charles IX) issues a royal charter granting town privileges to the city then known as Broo. February February 6 – Hudiksvall is granted town privileges. Unknown dates The independence in taxation and granting of privileges given to Duke Charles is reduced by John III through the so-called Statute of Stockholm. References