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1648 in Sweden
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Events from the year 1648 in Sweden
Incumbents
Monarch – Christina
Events
thumb|left|Battle on Charles Bridge - 1648
17 May - Battle of Zusmarshausen
16 July–19 July – The Battle of Prague takes place in the Thirty Years' War. The west bank of Prague (including Prague Castle) is occupied and looted by Swedish armies.
October 24 – Signing of the Treaties of Münster and Osnabrück conclude the Peace of Westphalia, ending the Thirty Years' War. Rulers of the Imperial States have powers to decide their state religion, Protestant, Catholic, or Calvinist, with the minorities of each of those faiths granted toleration of worship, and there is general recognition of exclusive sovereignty, including that of the Dutch Republic and Switzerland. France and Sweden gain territory, and the latter is granted an indemnity. However, France remains at war with Spain until 1659.
- Johan Adler Salvius appointed riksråd by the Queen despite the opposition of the Oxenstierna party.
- Queen Dowager Maria Eleonora returns from exile.Moa Matthis (Swedish): Maria Eleonora - drottningen som sa nej (Maria Eleonora - the Queen who said no) Bonniers 2010, 978-91-0-011354-4
Births
July 2015
- Martin Mijtens the Elder, painter (died 1736)
Deaths
July 2015
Emerentia Pauli, heroine of Gullberg Fortress (born year unknown)
References
1648
Category:Years of the 17th century in Sweden
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