1553 in Sweden

Events from the year 1553 in Sweden

Incumbents

 * Monarch – Gustav I

Events

 * - The monarch prohibit the export of Osmond process to benefit the Wrought iron in Europe.
 * - Publication of the song book Een liten Songbook.
 * - A tax is introduced in Norrland for the repair of Sala Silver Mine.
 * - Decoration of the royal rooms at Kalmar Castle.

Deaths

 * 7 April - Gunilla Bese, defender of Vyborg Castle  (born 1475)
 * - Conrad von Pyhy, Lord High Chancellor of Sweden
 * - Barbro Eriksdotter (Bielke), landowner, role model of the infamous pintorpafrun