1562 in Sweden

Events from the year 1562 in Sweden

Incumbents

• Monarch – Eric XIV

Events

• 2 June - Swedish troops conquer Pärnu.
• 4 October - The wedding between Prince John and Catherine Jagiellon causes a conflict between the king and his brother, due to a bet on which brother would marry her, based on the belief that she was homely.
• Summer - Swedish troops conquer Paide.
• Swedish troops conquer Karkus, Estonia.
• At the request of the citizens of Reval, Eric XIV bans all trade with Narva.

Births

• Lucretia Magnusdotter (Gyllenhielm), royal daughter (born 1562, died 1624)

Deaths

References