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1562 in Sweden

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Gyllenhielm as painted by Crommeny in the 1590s

Events from the year 1562 in Sweden

Incumbents

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Events

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  • 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, based on the belief that she was homely.
  • Summer - Swedish troops conquer Paide.

Births

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Deaths

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References

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