1562 in Sweden
Years in Sweden: | 1559 1560 1561 1562 1563 1564 1565 |
Centuries: | 15th century · 16th century · 17th century |
Decades: | 1530s 1540s 1550s 1560s 1570s 1580s 1590s |
Years: | 1559 1560 1561 1562 1563 1564 1565 |
Events from the year 1562 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
- 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, because they believed she was homely.
- Summer - Swedish troops conquer Paide.
- Swedish troops conquer Karkus, Estonia.
- On the request of the citizens of Reval, Eric XIV bans all trade with Narva.
Births
- Lucretia Magnusdotter (Gyllenhielm),royal daughter (born 1562, died 1624)
Deaths
References