1596 In Sweden

picture info	1596 In Sweden Events from the year 1596 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Sigismund Events * - An embassy from Poland arrive to support the personal union between Sweden and Poland. * 25 November - A peasant uprising in the province of Finland results in the Cudgel War.Krohn, J. Kertomuksia Suomen Historiasta, Kansallisseura, Helsinki 1914 * - Archbishop Abraham Angermannus organizes a religious inspection tour through the provinces to eradicate all remains of Catholicism, Paganism and other non-Lutheran practices. * - Sweden is afflicted with bad harvests and subsequent hunger. * Births * 1 January - Elizabeth Ribbing, morganatic consort of prince Carl Philip (died 1662) * - Princess Maria Elizabeth of Sweden, princess (died 1618) * - Johan Banér, Field Marshal (died 1641) * - Ebba Brahe, love interest of King Gustavus Adolphus (died 1674) Deaths * - Karin Hansdotter, royal lover (born 1539) * References Years of the 16th century in Sweden Sweden Swede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1618 In Sweden Events from the year 1618 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Gustaf II Adolf Events * - Foundation of the National Archives of Sweden. * - Armistice between Sweden and Poland. * - Reorganization of the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency. * - The brothel of Sara Simonsdotter in Stockholm is exposed and leads to a scandal involving several prominent people. * - ''Stadslagen'' is reprinted and confirmed as the law of the cities until 1734.Nationalencyklopedin (NE) * Births * - Olaus Verelius * * * * Deaths * - John, Duke of Östergötland, prince (born 1589) * - Princess Maria Elizabeth of Sweden * - Ebba Bielke * References Years of the 17th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ... {{Sweden-year-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1596 In Sweden Events from the year 1596 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Sigismund Events * - An embassy from Poland arrive to support the personal union between Sweden and Poland. * 25 November - A peasant uprising in the province of Finland results in the Cudgel War.Krohn, J. Kertomuksia Suomen Historiasta, Kansallisseura, Helsinki 1914 * - Archbishop Abraham Angermannus organizes a religious inspection tour through the provinces to eradicate all remains of Catholicism, Paganism and other non-Lutheran practices. * - Sweden is afflicted with bad harvests and subsequent hunger. * Births * 1 January - Elizabeth Ribbing, morganatic consort of prince Carl Philip (died 1662) * - Princess Maria Elizabeth of Sweden, princess (died 1618) * - Johan Banér, Field Marshal (died 1641) * - Ebba Brahe, love interest of King Gustavus Adolphus (died 1674) Deaths * - Karin Hansdotter, royal lover (born 1539) * References Years of the 16th century in Sweden Sweden Swede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1539 In Sweden Events from the year 1539 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Gustav I Events * - The Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency is founded. * - The German Georg Norman is employed as teacher of the Crown Prince and organizer of the Swedish church. * - The Roman mass is banned. Births * 6 June - Catherine Vasa, princess (died 1610) * - Karin Hansdotter, royal lover (died 1596) Deaths * References Years of the 16th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ... {{Sweden-year-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Karin Hansdotter Katarina "Karin" Hansdotter (1539–1596) was the royal mistress of King John III of Sweden during his time as Prince and Duke of Finland in 1555–1562. Biography Karin Hansdotter was the daughter of the Lutheran priest Hans Klasson Kökkemäster, a former monk of the Dominican Order, and his wife Ingeborg Åkesdotter, a former nun and the illegitimate daughter of count Åke Hansson Tott. Her father left monastic life after the Swedish Reformation and became a Lutheran priest in Stockholm, but lost his office because of adultery. Royal mistress Karin Hansdotter was given a position in the household of the queen dowager Catherine Stenbock, where she met Prince John. In 1555, Prince John was given his own household, and Karin left her position with the queen dowager and became the official kept mistress of John with the approval of her guardian. In 1556, accompanied John when he left Sweden for Åbo Castle in his Duchy of Finland, where she lived with him as his hostess and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	1674 In Sweden Incumbents * Monarch: Charles XI Events In 1674, Sweden was under the rule of King Charles XI. This year was marked by several significant events that shaped the country’s political, cultural, and social landscape. # Military Engagements: #* In accordance with the treaty with France, Sweden invaded Brandenburg. This military action was part of the larger European conflicts of the time, reflecting Sweden’s strategic alliances and ambitions. # Publications and Cultural Developments: #* Lorenzo Magalotti published his book about his travels in Sweden, titled “Sverige under år 1674.” This work provided valuable insights into Swedish society and culture during the 17th century. #* Gustav Düben published his composition of the poem by Samuel Columbus, “Odæ Sveticæ.” This publication contributed to the rich cultural and literary heritage of Sweden. #* Johan Stiernhöök’s “De jure sveonum et gothorum vetusto” was another significant publication of the year, reflecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ebba Brahe Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe (16 March 1596 – 5 January 1674) was a Swedish countess, landowner, and courtier. She is foremost known for being the love object of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, and because he wished to marry her prior to his marriage, plans which were however never realized. Their love affair has been famous in the Swedish romantic history and the subject of fiction, and are documented in their preserved correspondence. Biography Early life Ebba Brahe was born to Magnus Brahe and Britta Stensdotter Leijonhuvud. She was the cousin of Margareta Brahe, Nils Brahe and Per Brahe the Younger. After the death of her mother, she was sent to the royal court to finish her upbringing. She served as maid of honor to Queen Dowager Christina of Holstein-Gottorp, who had been a personal friend to her mother, in 1611–1614, and to the elder queen dowager, Catherine Stenbock, in 1614–1618. She was described as a beauty, and John, Duke of Östergötland, was among her admirers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1641 In Sweden Events from the year 1641 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Christina Events * May - Lennart Torstensson is appointed field marshal and becomes the leader of the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War in Germany. Births * 20 January - Anders Torstenson, member of the Privy Council, Governor-General of Estonia (died 1686) * Urban Hjärne, chemist, geologist, physician and writer (died 1724) * Fabian Wrede, Count of Östanå, politician (died 1712) * Waldemar von Wrangel, soldier (died 1675) * Hans Wachtmeister, admiral general of the Swedish Navy and advisor to King Charles XI of Sweden and King Charles XII of Sweden (died 1714) Deaths * Johan Banér, Field Marshal in the Thirty Years' War (born 1596) References Years of the 17th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Swe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Johan Banér Johan Banér (23 June 1596 – 10 May 1641) was a Swedish field marshal in the Thirty Years' War. Early life Johan Banér was born at Djursholm Castle in Uppland. As a four-year-old he was forced to witness how his father, the Privy Councillour Gustaf Banér, and uncle, Sten Axelsson Banér (also a Privy Councillour), were executed at the Linköping Bloodbath in 1600. They were accused of high treason by King Charles IX because of their support of King Sigismund. Though it was the father of King Gustavus Adolphus who had Banér's father executed, the two men developed a strong friendship from an early age, mostly because Gustavus Adolphus reinstated the Banér family soon after his coronation. Military career Banér joined the Swedish Army in 1615 when he participated in the Swedish siege of Pskov during the Ingrian War, he proved himself to be an exceptionally brave young man. He served with distinction in the wars with Russia and Poland, and had reached the rank of Colonel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Princess Maria Elizabeth Of Sweden Maria Elizabeth (10 March 1596 – 7 August 1618) was a Swedish princess, daughter of King Charles IX of Sweden and Christina of Holstein-Gottorp, and by marriage Duchess of Östergötland. Biography Maria Elizabeth was born in Örebro Castle, and was brought up with her brother, Gustavus Adolphus, and her cousin, John, Duke of Finland. She was given a good education and tutored by Johannes Bureus and Johan Skytte.Maria Elisabet urn:sbl:9107, '' Svenskt biografiskt lexikon '' (article by Lars-Olof Skoglund), retrieved 2018-02-20. She was reportedly a good student, with an interest in literature, and corresponded with her teacher Johan Skytte in [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1662 In Sweden Events from the year 1662 in Sweden Incumbents * Monarch – Charles XI Events * The work on the new Drottningholm Palace is started * The mourning period of the late monarch is terminated. * Dueling is banned through the '' Duellplakatet'' * Old Farmer's Almanac published in Swedish Births * Maria Aurora von Königsmarck, courtier, amateur actress, royal mistress and famous beauty (died 1728) * Beata Sparre, courtier and spy (died 1724) * Sofia Drake, landowner and letter writer (died 1741) * Deaths * Axel Lillie, soldier and politician (born 1603) * Elizabeth Ribbing, secret royal spouse (born 1596) * Ebba Sparre, courtier and favorite (born 1629) * * References Years of the 17th century in Sweden Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]