1550 in Sweden

Events from the year 1550 in Sweden

Incumbents

 * King – Gustav I

Events

 * 12 June - Foundation of Helsingfors, now the Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
 * - The witch trial against Lasses Birgitta, referred to as the first execution for witch craft in Sweden.

Births

 * 4 October - Charles IX of Sweden, king (1604-1611) of Sweden (died 1611). Otherwise known as "King Karl Vasa IX of Sweden".
 * 6 November - Karin Månsdotter royal mistress and queen (died 1612).
 * Date unknown - Nicolaus Olai Bothniensis, archbishop (died 1600).

Deaths

 * Unknown date - Lasses Birgitta, alleged witch