1624 in Sweden

Events that occurred during the year 1624 in Sweden, including births and deaths.

Incumbents

• Monarch – Gustaf II Adolf

Events

April

• April 15: The city of Sala is granted town privileges by Gustaf II Adolf.

June

• 1 June: The truce between Sweden and Poland expires, but is extended until March 1, 1625.

September

• September 11: The royal secretary Göran Bähr is hung for his apostasy of the Protestant religion.
• September 21: Södertälje 's mayor Z. Anthelius, and two other Swedes are executed because of their Catholic faith.

Births

• February 13: Erik Oxenstierna (not to be confounded with Eric Oxenstierna), born in Södermanland, count of Södermöre and Swedish chancellor.
• 29 June - Olov Svebilius, archbishop from 1681 to his death in 1700.
• unknown date - Anna Eriksdotter, alleged witch (died 1704).
• Maria Dauerer, pharmacist (apothecary) (died 1688).

Deaths

• March 25: Lucretia Magnusdotter (Gyllenhielm), illegitimate royal daughter (died 1562).

References