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1606 in Sweden
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Events from the year 1606 in Sweden
Incumbents
Monarch – Charles IX
Events
March - The Riksdag of the Estates is summoned to Örebro. The main topic is the claim to the Swedish throne from the Polish monarch Sigismund III Vasa and the Counter-Reformation which his accession is feared to signify.
- Foundation of the city of Vaasa in Finland.
- Prince John is appointed Duke of Östergötland.Johan, hertig af Östergötland", Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon (1906) I:550.
Births
- Erik Gabrielsson Emporagrius, professor and bishop (born 1674)
- Arvid Wittenberg, count, field marshal and privy councillor (died 1657)
Deaths
References
1606
Category:Years of the 17th century in Sweden
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