1563 in Sweden

Events from the year 1563 in Sweden

Incumbents

 * Monarch – Eric XIV

Events

 * 7 June – The King's brother Duke John and his spouse are accused of treason in their absence.
 * 9 August – Northern Seven Years' War
 * August – A fleet conquers the province and Duchy of Finland from the King's brother John on the order of the king.
 * 12 August – Duke John and his spouse are arrested for treason after the Siege of Turku, and imprisoned at Gripsholm Castle.
 * 22 August – Danish occupation of Älvsborg.
 * 9 November – Danish victory at the Battle of Mared
 * 30 December – Swedish commander Nils Persson is given the order to invade and pillage the Danish province of Blekinge.
 * – Erik XIV encourages the peasantry of Norway to rebel against Denmark.
 * – Erik XIV encourages the peasantry of Norway to rebel against Denmark.