1569 in Sweden

Events from the year 1569 in Sweden

The events of 1569 reflect a turbulent period in Sweden's history, marked by political changes, conflicts with neighboring Denmark-Norway, and significant developments within the Swedish nobility and monarchy.

Incumbents

 * Monarch – John III John III, King of Sweden from 1569, succeeded his half-brother Eric XIV after a rebellion. He aimed to reconcile the Lutheran Church of Sweden with the Catholic Church and had a significant family connection when his son Sigismund later ruled both Sweden and Poland-Lithuania.

Events

 * 26 January - The deposition of Eric XIV in favor of John III is formally confirmed by the royal council.
 * 10 July - Coronation of John III and Catherine Jagiellon.
 * 24 October - Sweden invades the Danish province of Scania.
 * 29 October - Sweden conquer Åhus.
 * October - Denmark-Norway besieges Varberg.
 * 13 November - Peace negotiations between Sweden and Denmark in Knäred.
 * 4 December - Denmark-Norway conquers Varberg.
 * Armistice between Sweden and Denmark-Norway in Estonia.
 * The 1569 Plot, a conspiracy to free the deposed king from prison is discovered and the conspirators are executed.

Births

 * 5 November - Nils Turesson Bielke, statesman, member of the privy council (died 1639)

Deaths

 * - Elin Andersdotter, conspirator (born unknown date)
 * - Thomas Jakobsson, conspirator (born unknown date)