Events from the year 1604 in Sweden. Part of the early Vasa era.
| Years in Sweden: | 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 |
| Centuries: | 16th century · 17th century · 18th century |
| Decades: | 1570s 1580s 1590s 1600s 1610s 1620s 1630s |
| Years: | 1601 1602 1603 1604 1605 1606 1607 |
Incumbents
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edit- February 24 – At Linköping in Sweden, the Riksdag declares that Sigismund, Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland, who has been absent for five years, has effectively abdicated as King of Sweden. The regent, Karl, Duke of Södermanland, is formally acknowledged as King Charles IX of Sweden after John, Duke of Östergötland renounced his claim to the throne, and all non-Lutherans are banned from inheriting the throne.
- March 22 – Karl IX begins his reign as King of Sweden.
- 25 September - Polish victory in the Battle of Weissenstein.[1]
- - The city of Göteborg is founded.
Births
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- October 14 - Nils Brahe, soldier (died 1632)
Deaths
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References
edit- ^ Isacson, Claes-Göran (ed) (2006). Vägen till Stormakt (in Swedish). Stockholm: Norstedts. ISBN 91-1-301502-8.
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