1574 in Sweden
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Years: | 1571 1572 1573 1574 1575 1576 1577 |
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Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm, by Jacob Heinrich Elbfas.
Events from the year 1574 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
- The deposed monarch, Eric XIV, is transferred to Örbyhus.
- The King's brother Magnus, Duke of Östergötland, is formally declared incapacitated because of his mental problems, and the administration of his Duchy is taken over by the monarch.
- The Catechism of Martin Luther is translated to Finnish by Paul Juusten.
- The Liturgical Battle begin.
- September - A plot is discovered with the plan to assassinate the King during a Sword dance at a party. The plot, led by Charles de Mornay, also implicates Duke Charles, Princess Cecilia and Princess Elizabeth.[1]
- Dissolution of Sko Abbey: the last nuns, however, benefit from a state pension until at least 1588.[2]
Births
- - Carl Gyllenhielm, soldier and politician (died 1650)
Deaths
References
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