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1561 in Sweden

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1561 in Sweden

Events from the year 1561 in Sweden

Contents

Incumbents

  • Monarch – Eric XIV

    • Events

  • 1 March - Inauguration of the Kullen Lighthouse.
  • 14 April - The Arboga artiklar regulates the power within the Swedish duchies, limiting the political power of the King's brothers.
  • May - The King creates the Höga nämnden, a private court of the King.
  • June - Swedish Estonia is created.
  • 29 June - Coronation of Eric XIV. The hereditary titles friherre (Baron) and count are introduced in Sweden.
  • - Swedish patrol boats patrols the Östersjön to protect ships from pirates.
  • - A law on inns are proclaimed in which the hosts are instructed to keep sufficient supply for humans and horses and the prices are regulated.

    • Births

  • - Lucretia Gyllenhielm, illegitimate royal daughter (died 1585)

    • References

    1561 in Sweden Wikipedia
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