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1561 in Sweden
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Events from the year 1561 in Sweden
== Incumbents ==
Monarch – Eric XIV
== Events ==
1 March - Inauguration of the Kullen Lighthouse.
14 April - The Arboga artiklar regulates the power within the Swedish duchies, limiting the political power of the King's brothers.
May - The King creates the Höga nämnden, a private court of the King.
June - Swedish Estonia is created.
29 June - Coronation of Eric XIV. The hereditary titles friherre (Baron) and count are introduced in Sweden.
- Swedish patrol boats patrols the Östersjön to protect ships from pirates.
- A law on inns are proclaimed in which the hosts are instructed to keep sufficient supply for humans and horses and the prices are regulated.
== Births ==
- Lucretia Gyllenhielm, illegitimate royal daughter (died 1585)
24 July - Maria of the Palatinate
== Deaths ==
== References ==