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Period: Jan 1, 1500 to
Timeline
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Jun 6, 1523
Gustavus Vasa
Sweden earned its independence from Denmark in the early 16th century and Vasa became King of Sweden in 1523 (Dunn 80) -
Sep 29, 1560
Gustavus Vasa dies
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Feb 12, 1568
Royal Family Unrest
One of Gustavus Vasa's sons, Charles IX, led a revolution against his half brother, Erik XIV, in retaliation for the promotion of his brother, John III for the Swedish Throne. -
Sigismund III Vasa
After several years of conflict, Charles IX and his brother were again united in 1587 to oppose the nobles' state council for their promotion of John III's son, Sigismund III Vasa for the Polish Throne. -
Sigismund III Vasa recieves Swedish Throne
When Sigismund III also recieved the Swedish Throne, Charles IX demanded that he adhere to the Convention of Uppsala, in which the king, regardless of his religion, had to abide to the national religion of Luthernaism. Sigismund III, a devout Catholic, refused, and civil war broke out. -
Battle of Stångebro
Because Charles IX had the support of lower estates, he was able to defeat Sigismund III Vasa at the battle of Stångebro, which granted Charles IX power over Sweden ("Charles IX I King of Sweden."). Poland was hostile towards the Swedes because their to-be king was deposed, which resulted in war. -
Gustavus Adolphus Coronation
By the time Gustavus Adolphus inherited the throne in 1611, he was engrossed in war with Poland as well as a new war with Denmark.
