1550 in Sweden
Sweden-related events during the year of 1550
Years in Sweden: | 1547 1548 1549 1550 1551 1552 1553 |
Centuries: | 15th century · 16th century · 17th century |
Decades: | 1520s 1530s 1540s 1550s 1560s 1570s 1580s |
Years: | 1547 1548 1549 1550 1551 1552 1553 |
Events from the year 1550 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
- 12 June - Foundation of Helsingfors, now the Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
- - The witch trial against Lasses Birgitta, referred to as the first execution for witch craft in Sweden.
Births
- 4 October - Charles IX of Sweden, king (1604-1611) of Sweden (died 1611).
- 6 November - Karin Månsdotter royal mistress and queen (died 1612).
- Date unknown - Nicolaus Olai Bothniensis, archbishop (died 1600).
Deaths
- Unknown date - Lasses Birgitta, alleged witch
References
External links
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