1568 in Sweden
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The following events occurred in the year 1568 in Sweden.
Incumbents
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[edit]- January - The Danes under Daniel Rantzau march toward Stockholm, but because of the lack of reinforcements, the Danish army turns back toward Halland.
 - May - Eric XIV recuperates from his mental illness and resume government.
 - 4 July - The second, official wedding between Eric XIV and Karin Månsdotter.
 - 5 July - Coronation of Karin Månsdotter.
 - 12 July - The brothers of the King, John and Charles, rebels against Eric XIV in Östergötland, and John is declared regent by the rebels.
 - August - The Swedes takes Sonnenburg on Ösel from the Danes.
 - 1 September - The rebels conquer the capital of Stockholm.
 - 22 September - Jöran Persson is arrested and executed.
 - 29 September - The King is arrested, imprisoned and deposed by his brothers
 - 30 September - John III is declared King.
 - 30 September - Armistice with Poland.
 - autumn - Armistice with the Teutonic Order.
 - 18 November - Armistice with Denmark-Norway.
 
Births
[edit]- 28 January - Gustav of Sweden (1568–1607), prince (died 1607)
 - 17 May - Anna Vasa of Sweden, princess (died 1625)
 - 25 June - Gunilla Bielke, queen (died 1597)
 - - Sigrid Brahe, countess (died 1608)
 
Deaths
[edit]- 22 September - Jöran Persson, royal adviser (died 1530)
 - 22 September - Anna Pehrsönernas moder, alleged witch (Born unknown date)
 
References
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