1568 in Sweden
Erik XIV and Karin Månsdotter
Events from the year 1568 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
- January - The Danes under Daniel Rantzau march toward Stockholm, but because of the lack of reinforcements, the Danish army turns back toward Halland.
- May - Eric XIV recuperates from his mental illness and resume government.
- 4 July - The second, official wedding between Eric XIV and Karin Månsdotter.
- 5 July - Coronation of Karin Månsdotter.
- 12 July - The brothers of the King, John and Charles, rebels against Eric XIV in Östergötland, and John is declared regent by the rebels.
- August - The Swedes takes Sonnenburg on Ösel from the Danes.
- 1 September - The rebels conquer the capital of Stockholm.
- 22 September - Jöran Persson is arrested and executed.
- 29 September - The King is arrested, imprisoned and deposed by his brothers
- 30 September - John III of Sweden is declared King.
- 30 September - Armistice with Poland.
- autumn - Armistice with the Teutonic Order.
- 18 November - Armistice with Denmark.
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