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Stormaktstiden
Kingdom of Sweden

1523–1611
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Sweden
Location of Sweden
Capital Stockholm
Government Monarchy
Monarch
- 1523-1560 Gustav I
- 1560-1569 Eric XIV
- 1569-1592 John III
- 1592-1599 Sigismund
- 1599-1611 Charles IX
Legislature Riksdag of the Estates
History
June 6, 1523 Sweden declared Independent from the Kalmar Union
October 30, 1611 Empire of Sweden established.
Currency Riksdaler
 Kalmar States Sweden 
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The Kingdom of Sweden (1523-1611) was an independent union.


Monarch

  • Gustav I () (June 6, 1523 - September 29, 1560)
  • Eric XIV () (September 29, 1560 - January 12, 1569)
  • John III () (January 12, 1569 - November 17, 1592)
  • Sigismund () (November 17, 1592 - July 24, 1599)
  • Charles IX () (July 24, 1599 - October 30, 1611)



Nation

Swedish Polities

Neighbouring Nations

References