1549 in Sweden
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Events from the year 1549 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
- - The male section of the Vadstena Abbey is dissolved and the monks are forced to leave, while the nuns are allowed to remain.
- - The kings nephew Per Brahe the Elder is appointed riksråd.
- Enhancement the National Defense and Fortifications, fortifications were constructed and military reforms implemented to protect Sweden from Danish and Russian Threats during Nordic tensions.[1]
- Expanded mining activities especially copper production in Falun.
Births
- 5 April - Princess Elizabeth of Sweden was born, princess (died 1597)
- Date unknown - Helena, Marchioness of Northampton, courtier (died 1635)
Deaths
- 21 November - Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa, mother in law of the king (born unknown date)
