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1599 in Sweden

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Years in Sweden: 1596 1597 1598 1599 1600 1601 1602
Centuries: 15th century · 16th century · 17th century
Decades: 1560s 1570s 1580s 1590s 1600s 1610s 1620s
Years: 1596 1597 1598 1599 1600 1601 1602

Events from the year 1599 in Sweden

Incumbents

Events

  • The troops of Duke Charles conquers Kalmar, Viborg, Åbo and a number of key strongholds for the loyalists of Sigismund.
  • July - Sigismund is officially deposed as King of Sweden and is forced to hand over the loyal Councillors.
  • Arch Bishop Abraham Angermannus is deposed for connections with the loyalists of Sigismund.
  • Åbo Bloodbath against the Sigismund loyalists in Finland.

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