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155 Moments
1566
King Erik XIV imprisoned for mental illness, dethroned by brother for inadequate governance.
1554
1523
Gustav Vasa's ascension to Swedish monarchy.
1520
Bloody suppression of Protestant uprising in Denmark through violent massacre and political purge.
1477
University of Uppsala: Pioneering academia in Sweden's first university establishment.
1434
Engelbrekt's revolt for increased rights and freedom.
1397
Union of Kalmar: Centuries under a Single Monarch - Denmark, Norway, Iceland united.
1395
Eric of Pomerania: King of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark during his rule.
1387
Queen Margaret I ascends to power in Sweden under the Kalmar Union agreement.
1361
Valdemar IV's invasion sparks regional conflict and power struggles in historical narrative.
1323
Treaty resolves land conflicts through diplomatic negotiation between Sweden and Novgorod.
1319
King Magnus Eriksson reigns over multiple kingdoms in a historical narrative.
1310
1304
King Birger and brothers ignite civil war against Magnus Eriksson in a revolt.
1303
Saint Bridget founded Birgittine Order for spiritual life and service at Vadstena Abbey.
1275
1252
Birger Jarl founded Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden, in a historical event.
1249
1208
Erik Knutsson ascends to the throne after Sverker II's reign ends, starting a new era.
1186
Uppsala Cathedral consecrated in ceremony attended by King Knut Eriksson.
1160
King Erik Jedvardsson, patron saint of Sweden, remembered for devotion and martyrdom.
Assassination of Erik Jedvardsson by Knut Jonsson leads to his canonization as Saint Eric.
1156
King Sverker the Elder's defeat in the Battle of Lena marks the end of his dynasty.
1130
Prince Rurik establishes House of Rurik, starting a ruling dynasty in Sweden.
1103
Saint Bridget, patron saint known for charity and visions, born in Europe.
1085
King Inge the Elder's conversion established Sweden as a Christian kingdom in history.
1066
King Stenkil of House of Stenkil passes away, marking the end of an era.
1064