1583 in Sweden

Events from the year 1583 in Sweden

Incumbents

• Monarch – John III

Events

• 10 August - The Livonian War is ended by the Treaty of Plussa.
• - Creation of the - Diocese of Mariestad
• - A new sumptuary law bans the use of velvet for hats and jackets and silk skirts for women not belonging to the nobility.
• Jean Allard began negotiations with Henry III of France with the aim of overthrowing King John III of Sweden.

Births

• 16 June - Axel Oxenstierna, statesman (died 1654 in Sweden)
• 20 June - Jacob De la Gardie, statesman and soldier (died 1652 in Sweden)

Deaths

• 16 September - Catherine Jagiellon, queen (born 1526)
• - Sofia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm, illegitimate royal daughter (born 1556)

References