1549 in Sweden

Events from the year 1549 in Sweden

Incumbents

• Monarch – Gustav I

Events

• - The male section of the Vadstena Abbey is dissolved and the monks are forced to leave, while the nuns are allowed to remain.
• - The kings nephew Per Brahe the Elder is appointed riksrÃ¥d.
• Enhancement the National Defense and Fortifications, fortifications were constructed and military reforms implemented to protect Sweden from Danish and Russian Threats during Nordic tensions.
• Expanded mining activities especially copper production in Falun.

Births

• 5 April - Princess Elizabeth of Sweden was born, princess (died 1597)
• Date unknown - Helena, Marchioness of Northampton, courtier (died 1635)

Deaths

• 21 November - Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa, mother in law of the king (born unknown date)

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