1586 in Sweden
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Events from the year 1586 in Sweden.
Incumbents
Events
- The Örebro kyrkomöte (Örebro Church Council) is held as a protest to the pro-Catholic church policy of the King.
- War against Sigismund: The conflict continued with the capture of the city of Kalmar on May 12th after an assault led by Duke Charles. Fighting then moved to Finland, where Duke Charles personally took command in August and crushed the remaining forces loyal to Sigismund by September.
Births
- Gabriel Bengtsson Oxenstierna, statesman and diplomat (died 1656)
Deaths
- Margareta Birgersdotter Grip, genealogist and writer (born 1538)
References