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King Erik XIV imprisoned for mental illness, dethroned by brother for inadequate governance.
Military conflict erupts as war ensues between Sweden and Russia, escalating tensions and engagements.
Danish-Swedish Union concludes after a century of joint governance.
Gustav Vasa's ascension to Swedish monarchy.
Bloody suppression of Protestant uprising in Denmark through violent massacre and political purge.
University of Uppsala: Pioneering academia in Sweden's first university establishment.
Engelbrekt's revolt for increased rights and freedom.
Union of Kalmar: Centuries under a Single Monarch - Denmark, Norway, Iceland united.
Eric of Pomerania: King of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark during his rule.
Queen Margaret I ascends to power in Sweden under the Kalmar Union agreement.
Valdemar IV's invasion sparks regional conflict and power struggles in historical narrative.
Treaty resolves land conflicts through diplomatic negotiation between Sweden and Novgorod.
King Magnus Eriksson reigns over multiple kingdoms in a historical narrative.
Treaty signed in Helsingborg to resolve civil war conflict in the region.
King Birger and brothers ignite civil war against Magnus Eriksson in a revolt.
Saint Bridget founded Birgittine Order for spiritual life and service at Vadstena Abbey.
Siblings defeat King Birger in power struggle at Battle of Hova.
Birger Jarl founded Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden, in a historical event.
Treaty of Lödöse defines the Norway border.
Erik Knutsson's coronation marks the beginning of Erik dynasty's royal lineage in history.
Erik Knutsson ascends to the throne after Sverker II's reign ends, starting a new era.
Uppsala Cathedral consecrated in ceremony attended by King Knut Eriksson.
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.
King Sverker the Elder's defeat in the Battle of Lena marks the end of his dynasty.
Prince Rurik establishes House of Rurik, starting a ruling dynasty in Sweden.
Saint Bridget, patron saint known for charity and visions, born in Europe.
King Inge the Elder's conversion established Sweden as a Christian kingdom in history.
King Stenkil of House of Stenkil passes away, marking the end of an era.
Transition to Christianity in Sweden influenced by neighboring Christian territories during the era.
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