1562 in Sweden

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Gyllenhielm as painted by Crommeny in the 1590s

Events from the year 1562 in Sweden

Incumbents

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, because they believed she was homely.
  • Summer - Swedish troops conquer Paide.
    • Swedish troops conquer Karkus, Estonia.
    • On the request of the citizens of
      Reval, Eric XIV bans all trade with Narva
      .

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