Encyclopedia/3. History, Societies & Civilizations/09. Modern Nations/05. Europe • Curated by Admin Timeline.sg
History of Sweden, sourced from Wikipedia's "Timeline of Swedish history".
Chronological Storyline (178 Milestones)
530 CE
Battle on the Ice of Lake Vänern
Posited date of possibly legendary Battle on the Ice of Lake Vänern Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
Flag of Sweden By Jon Harald Søby and others. - This flag is regulated by Swedish Law, Act 1970:498, which states that "in commercial activities, the coats of arms, the flag or other official insignia of Sweden may not be used in a trademark or other insignia for products or services without proper authorization. This includes any mark or text referring to the Swedish government which thus can give the commercial mark a sign of official endorsement. This includes municipal coats of arms which are registered." Colors regulated by Ordinance (1983:826), which specifies the exact shades and their properties, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80822604
551 CE
Getica
Getica of Jordanes, history of the Gothic people, written in Constantinople Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
Getica By Unknown author, PD, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63246042
750 CE
Birka
Trade center Birka, island on Lake Mälaren near present-day Stockholm, established Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
The Ansgar Cross at Birka on Björkö C.E. 2008 By Holger.Ellgaard - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4350273
750 CE
Rus' people
Beginnings of Scandinavian colonisation along Varangian trade routes (Baltic states to Black Sea) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
Map showing the major Varangian trade routes, the Volga trade route (in red) and the Trade Route from the Varangians to the Greeks (in blue). Other trade routes of the 8th–11th centuries shown in orange. There are two versions of the source map: one corresponds to Hungarian historiography, which believes that speakers of the Eastern Romance languages (the Vlachs) disappeared for a thousand-year period between 275 and 1300; the other corresponds to Romanian historiography, which does not accept this. By Briangotts - This map has been uploaded by Electionworld from en.wikipedia.org to enable the Wikimedia Atlas of the World . Original uploader to en.wikipedia.org was Briangotts, known as Briangotts at en.wikipedia.org. Electionworld is not the creator of this map. Licensing information is below. The following source corroborates the Volga route between the Gulf of Finland and Atil, although it gives a different Western route, over Smolensk: Barraclough, Geoffrey, ed. (in Dutch) (1981) Spectrum-Times Atlas van de Wereldgeschiedenis, pp. 114–115, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1578382
793 CE
Viking Age
Approximate beginning of Viking Age Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
Viking age Stone By historical museum - http://historiska.se/sokresultat/?i=ksamsok&q=Bildsten&type%5B%5D=object, CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72892711
800 CE
Rök runestone
Rök runestone carved Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
This is a picture of an archaeological site or a monument in Sweden, number 257068c5-8b5f-4c3e-926a-dbd60b223c49 in the RAÄ Fornsök database. By Arkland - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94104044
829 CE
Ansgar
Ansgar's first mission to introduce Christianity to Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
After a painting of Ansgars of Hans Bornemann dated 1457. By Siegfried Detlev Bendixen / After Hans Bornemann - Own work, Uwe Barghaan, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14891981
850 CE
Olof (I) of Sweden
Olof I campaigns in Courland (present day western Latvia) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (6th century – 9th century):
This is a photo of cultural heritage monument of Latvia number By Edgars Šulcs - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=72787552
960 CE
Birka
Settlement at Birka abandoned Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (10th century):
The Ansgar Cross at Birka on Björkö C.E. 2008 By Holger.Ellgaard - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4350273
980 CE
Sigtuna
City of Sigtuna founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (10th century):
Stora gatan in Sigtuna, Sweden By Brorsson - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26705510
984 CE
Battle of Fyrisvellir
Battle of Fyrisvellir near present day Uppsala; Swedish and Geat tribes unite for first time under Eric the Victorious Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (10th century):
After the Battle of Fyrisvall. Beorn the Strident and Strong (Styrbjörn starke) injured. Proposed Decoration of the Walls in the Upper Hall of the NM By Mårten Eskil Winge - http://webart.nationalmuseum.se/work/work_image.aspx?id=21059, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2247517
990 CE
Lund
City of Lund founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (10th century):
Lunds domkyrka By Kallekn - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4061097
995 CE
Olof Skötkonung
Olof Skötkonung, first Swedish king of whom there is substantial historical knowledge, succeeds to throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (10th century):
King Olaf Scotking of Sweden (Olov Skötkonung), as depicted on a coin of his By Unknown 11th century mintmaster; photo/scan by unknown - Images in the public domain since 1945, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41540003
1000 CE
Gothi
Gothi (pagan chieftain-priest) Þorgeirr Ljósvetningagoði endorses Christianity Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (11th century):
A sacrifice to Thor.Images from Norse spirituality By Johan Ludwig Lund - originally uploaded to en.wikipedia by Haukurth (talk · contribs) on 15 July 2005 under the file name Offering by Lund.jpg.(+/−), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1609604
1004 CE
Olof Skötkonung
Olof Skötkonung baptized; begins adoption of Christianity as official religion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (11th century):
King Olaf Scotking of Sweden (Olov Skötkonung), as depicted on a coin of his By Unknown 11th century mintmaster; photo/scan by unknown - Images in the public domain since 1945, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=41540003
1020 CE
Lund
The city of Lund is founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (11th century):
Lunds domkyrka By Kallekn - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4061097
1036 CE
Ingvar the Far-Travelled
Ingvar the Far-Travelled leads unsuccessful Viking attack against Persia Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (11th century):
"Ingvar" på runstenen Sö 281 i Strängnäs domkyrka. By Carl Carlsson Gyllenhlielm - sv:Image:SÜ281 det02.jpg, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=617920
1085 CE
Helsingborg
City of Helsingborg founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (11th century):
Helsingborg, Sweden, seen from an arriving ferry from Helsingør, Denmark By This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submit to the Wikipedia Project are released to the public domain. This gives you the right to use them in any way you like, without any kind of notification. This said, I would still appreciate to be mentioned as the originator whenever you think it complies well with your use of the picture. A message to me about how it has been used would also be welcome. You are obviously not required to respond to these wishes of mine, just in a friendly manner encouraged to. (All my photos are placed in Category:Images by David Castor or a subcategory thereof.) - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6795830
1087 CE
Temple at Uppsala
Temple at Uppsala, the central place of worship within Ancient Norse paganism, destroyed at order of King Inge the Elder. Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (11th century):
The woodcut illustrates the temple at Old Uppsala which was devoted to the Gods of the Aesis cult. Olaus Magnus writes that it shimmers with a golden lustre. From the golden roof hangs a golden chain which is winding all around the building. To the right a spring in which a person is going to be drowned as a sacrifice. By Olaus Magnus - "Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus", book 3 - retrieved from Lars Henriksson's clipart collection, descriptions used with permission., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4686217
1100 CE
Vreta Abbey
Vreta Abbey, first Christian convent in Sweden, established Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (12th century):
Vreta kloster. Model of the old monastery. The photo was taken by Håkan Svensson (Xauxa) the 28th September 2003. By No machine-readable author provided. Xauxa assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=441686
1187 CE
Curonians
Estonians, Curonians or/and Karelians invade and pillage Sigtuna killing archbishop Johannes Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (12th century):
Map of Courland in 1253 By A. Švābe - Straumes un avoti, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9815257
1208 CE
Battle of Lena
Battle of Lena Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (13th century):
Photo by Harri Blomberg. By No machine-readable author provided. Västgöten assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1083737
1215 CE
Eskil Magnusson
Eskil Magnusson, first historically attested lawspeaker of Thing of all Swedes (held in Tiundaland, present day Uppland) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (13th century):
Christian Krohg: Illustration for Olav den helliges saga, Heimskringla 1899-edition. nn: «Torgny lagmann på Uppsalating.» By Christian Krohg - Book: Snorre Sturluson: Heimskringla, J.M. Stenersen & Co, 1899., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1027883
1220 CE
Gutalagen
Gutalagen law book (also containing the Gutasaga) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (13th century):
Page 17 f. 2r of Holm B 64, showing the introduction to Guta lag By Unknown. Editor: Patrik Granholm - National Library of Sweden https://www.manuscripta.se/ms/100522 https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=157051462
1240 CE
Battle of the Neva
Battle of the Neva Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (13th century):
Невская битва Лицевой летописный свод (том 6 стр. 28). И тогда, еще поспешнее устремившись, напал Александр на неприятелей в шестом часу дня; и была битва [большая с римлянами; и убили новгородцы множество бесчисленное римлян; и самому королю князь Александр сделал шрам на лице острым своим мечом. Тогда же проявили себя в войске великого князя Александра Ярославовича 6 храбрецов, которые с ним рядом мужественно сражались.] By Anonymous Russian manuscript illuminators, 1560-1570s Facial Chronicle (Illustrated Chronicle of Ivan the Terrible) (in 10 volumes: pdf, pdf with translation)Public domain image - http://www.sterligoff.ru/books/Rus_Kniga%206.pdf, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36548563
1252 CE
Stockholm
City of Stockholm founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (13th century):
Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern ("Koninklijk Dramatheater") in Stockholm, bijgenaamd Dramaten, is het belangrijkste dramatheater van Zweden. By Steven Lek - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61789920
1280 CE
Ordinance of Alsnö
Ordinance of Alsnö gives birth to the frälse, a class of tax-exempt secular nobility Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (13th century):
Riddarhuset in Stockholm Old Town, Sweden. By Michael Caven from Stockholm, Sweden - Riddarhuset, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24318641
Sep 29, 1306 CE
Håtuna games
Håtuna games: coup against King Birger by his brothers, Eric and Valdemar Magnusson Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Håtuna: Håtunaholm By Reitz, Erik, ca 1660-1696(Gravör) Dahlbergh, Erik, 1625-1703(Författare) Reitz, Erik, ca 1660-1696. Håtuna(Författare) - http://www.kb.se/samlingarna/Kartor-bilder/Suecia-antiqua/forsta-bandet/haga-hatuna, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31265999
1310 CE
Peace of Helsingborg
Peace of Helsingborg settles conflicts between Sweden, Norway and Denmark Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Dec 11, 1317 CE
Nyköping Banquet
Nyköping Banquet, Christmas celebration, after which King Birger imprisons his two brothers and starves them to death Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Nyköpingshus i november 2020. By TS Eriksson - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=96750204
1319 CE
Hereditary Kingdom of Norway
Sweden and Norway first unite Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
1323 CE
Treaty of Nöteborg
Treaty of Nöteborg establishes peace between Sweden and the Novgorod Republic Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Map of the two-branch borders set in the treaty of Nöteborg in 1323. By Velivieras - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65457820
1344 CE
Bridgettines
Bridgettine Order founded by St. Bridget (Heliga Birgitta) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Katerina Lemmel in the Imhoff-Tetzel-Holzschuher Epitaph, church of St. Sebald, Nuremberg By Volker Schier Volkerschier - photography Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11409037
1350 CE
Black Death
Black Death arrives in Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Map showing the spread of the Black Death in Europe between 1346 and 1353. By Flappiefh - Own work from: Natural Earth ; Cesana, D.; Benedictow O.J., Bianucci R. (2017). "The origin and early spread of the Black Death in Italy: first evidence of plague victims from 14th-century Liguria (northern Italy)". Anthropological Science 125 (1): 15–24. DOI:10.1537/ase.161011. ISSN 0918-7960. (page 17), CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66468361
1359 CE
Magnus IV of Sweden
Magnus IV summons first Riksdag (parliament of Sweden) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
King Magnus Eriksson IV of Sweden, VII of Norway, on the title page of his Swedish national law (Magnus Erikssons landslag) By Unknown author - Magnus Erikssons landslag, Codex B 68, 1430 (56 years after Magnus's death), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20996785
Feb 24, 1389 CE
Slaget vid Åsle
Battle of Åsle; King Albert deposed Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Portrait detail of the contemporary grave monument of King Albert of Sweden in Doberan Minster, as released by image creator Ristesson; Place: Bad Doberan, Germany By Jacob Truedson Demitz for Ristesson. - This image comes from the Southerly Clubs of Stockholm, Sweden, a non-profit society which owns image publication rights to the archives of Lars Jacob Prod, Mimical Productions, F.U.S.I.A., Swenglistic Underground (formerly CabarEng), Ristesson Ent and FamSAC. Southerly Clubs donated this picture to the Public Domain. Deputy Chairman Emil Eikner for the Board of Directors, Hallowe'en 2008. .mw-parser-output .messagebox{margin:4px 0;width:auto;border-collapse:collapse;border:2px solid var(--border-color-progressive,#6485d1);background-color:var(--background-color-neutral-subtle,#fbfcff);color:var(--color-base,#202122);box-sizing:border-box;border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .messagebox.mbox-small{font-size:88%;line-height:1.25em}.mw-parser-output .mbox-warning,.mw-parser-output .mbox-speedy{border:2px solid var(--border-color-error,#b22222);background:var(--background-color-error-subtle,#ffdbdb);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-serious,.mw-parser-output .mbox-delete,.mw-parser-output .mbox-stop{border:2px solid var(--border-color-error,#b22222);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-issue,.mw-parser-output .mbox-content{border:2px solid #f28500;background:var(--background-color-warning-subtle,#ffe);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-query,.mw-parser-output .mbox-style{border:2px solid #f4c430;background:var(--background-color-warning-subtle,#ffe);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-shit{border:2px solid #960;border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-license{border:2px solid #88a;border-inline-start-width:initial}.mw-parser-output .mbox-legal{border:2px solid var(--border-color-notice,#666);background:var(--background-color-base,#fff);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-honor{border:2px solid #ca3;background:var(--background-color-warning-subtle,#fcf4db);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-growth{border:2px solid #8d4;background:var(--background-color-success-subtle,#d5fdf4);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-move{border:2px solid #93c;border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .mbox-protection,.mw-parser-output .mbox-message{border:2px solid var(--border-color-base,#aaa);border-inline-start-width:8px}.mw-parser-output .messagebox .mbox-text{border:none;padding:0.25em 0.9em;width:100%}.mw-parser-output .messagebox .mbox-image{border:none;padding:2px 0 2px 0.9em;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .messagebox .mbox-imageright{border:none;padding:2px 0.9em 2px 0;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .messagebox .mbox-empty-cell{border:none;padding:0;width:1px}.mw-parser-output .messagebox .mbox-invalid-type{text-align:center}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .messagebox{margin:4px 10%}.mw-parser-output .messagebox.mbox-small{clear:right;float:right;margin:4px 0 4px 1em;width:238px}}body.skin--responsive .mw-parser-output table.messagebox img{max-width:none!important}This work is free and may be used by anyone for any purpose. If you wish to use this content, you do not need to request permission as long as you follow any licensing requirements mentioned on this page. The Wikimedia Foundation has received an e-mail confirming that the copyright holder has approved publication under the terms mentioned on this page. This correspondence has been reviewed by a Volunteer Response Team (VRT) member and stored in our permission archive. The correspondence is available to trusted volunteers as ticket #2010092510008875. If you have questions about the archived correspondence, please use the VRT noticeboard. Ticket link: https://ticket.wikimedia.org/otrs/index.pl?Action=AgentTicketZoom&TicketNumber=2010092510008875 Find other files from the same ticket:, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12163199
1397 CE
Kalmar Union
Sweden, Denmark and Norway unite into the Kalmar Union (1397-1523) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
This is merely a recreation of what the flag is thought to have looked like. There are no surviving flags or pictorial evidence as to its appearance. See article at Flags of the World. By ThrashedParanoid - Own work Original PNG made by E70., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=556733
1398 CE
Gotland
Gotland conquered by Teutonic Knights Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (14th century):
Location map of Gotland in Sweden with complete Sweden in upper left corner. N-S stretching is 187%, geographic limits of the map: N: 58.45° N S: 56.80° N W: 17.80° E E: 19.50° E By Erik Frohne, NordNordWest (for the location map of Sweden) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6738034
1409 CE
Teutonic Order
Teutonic Order sells Gotland to the Kalmar Union Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (15th century):
Teutonic Order By Unknown author - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16028974
1434 CE
Engelbrekt rebellion
Start of Engelbrekt rebellion against King Erik of Pomerania Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (15th century):
Kornhamnstorg, in Gamla stan, in Stockholm, in Sweden By Mats Halldin 14:12, 2 March 2007 (UTC) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1733748
1435 CE
Swedish nobility
Assembly of Swedish nobility at Arboga, considered first Riksdag of the Estates Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (15th century):
Riddarhuset in Stockholm Old Town, Sweden. By Michael Caven from Stockholm, Sweden - Riddarhuset, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24318641
1436 CE
Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson
Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson assassinated Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (15th century):
Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson By Unknown author, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=116764
1471 CE
Battle of Brunkeberg
Battle of Brunkeberg Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (15th century):
Battle of Brunkeberg By Georg von Rosen - Nationalmuseum, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52120223
1477 CE
Uppsala University
Foundation of Uppsala University Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (15th century):
Uppsala University, May 2023 By ScanianDragon - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=132246889
1495 CE
Russo-Swedish War
Russo-Swedish War (1495-1497) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (15th century):
Russo-Swedish War By Unknown author, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1962950
1505 CE
Kalmar Bloodbath
First Kalmar Bloodbath Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Kong Hans af Danmark, Norge og Sverige, bislagssten ved den udvendige trappe til Riddersalen på middelalderens Københavns Slot, 1503 af Adam van Düren, hugget i gotlandsk kalksten, Nationalmuséet i København By Orf3us - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15169548
1520 CE
Christina Gyllenstierna
Christina Gyllenstierna defends Stockholm but is defeated by the Danes under Christian II of Denmark; Christian is crowned king of Sweden and orders Stockholm bloodbath Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Christina Gyllenstierna By Unknown author - Nationalmuseum, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=144736437
1523 CE
Gustav I of Sweden
Gustav Vasa liberates Stockholm, leading Sweden out of the Kalmar Union and initiating monarchical rule of the House of Vasa Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Gustav Vasa By Jacob Binck - Unknown source, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73305
1524 CE
Treaty of Malmö
Treaty of Malmö signed: The Danish king formally renounce his claim to Sweden; Sweden in return renounces claims to Scania and Blekinge Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Location of the Swedish province of Skåne By Lapplänning (highlighting by Lokal_Profil) - Based on Sverigekarta-Landskap.svg by Lapplänning which was based on SWE-Map Kommuner2007.svg by Lokal_Profil, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7028772
1525 CE
Dalecarlian Rebellions
First Dalecarlian Rebellion occurs in parallel with attempt by Christina Gyllenstierna and Sören Norby to take Swedish throne Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Location of the Swedish province of Dalarna By Lapplänning - Based on Sverigekarta-Landskap.svg by Lapplänning which was based on SWE-Map Kommuner2007.svg by Lokal_Profil, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5916302
1526 CE
New Testament
First Swedish translation of New Testament published Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
1529 CE
Westrogothian rebellion
Westrogothian Rebellion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Porträtt. Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa. Hillebrandt. By Master Hillebrandt - LSH 47695 (sm_t7282_1654), Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=28894915
1531 CE
Dalecarlian Rebellions
Third Dalecarlian Rebellion, also known as the Bell Rebellion (Klockupproret) begins; suppressed two years later Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Location of the Swedish province of Dalarna By Lapplänning - Based on Sverigekarta-Landskap.svg by Lapplänning which was based on SWE-Map Kommuner2007.svg by Lokal_Profil, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5916302
1535 CE
Lübeck
War with Lübeck leads to expulsion of Hanseatic traders, ending previous Hanseatic League monopoly on foreign trade Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Lübeck By Oleg Dejan - https://web.archive.org/web/20161015000552/http://www.panoramio.com/photo/30935544, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52774871
1540 CE
Gustav Vasa Bible
First full Swedish translation of Bible, the Gustav Vasa Bible, published Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
* The printed Bible during King Gustav Vasa of Sweden Printed in 1541 By Unknown author - Found on encarta.msn.com, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=144344
1542 CE
Nils Dacke
Nils Dacke starts peasant uprising in Småland, defeated the following year Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Staty över Nils Dacke, Virserum. By No machine-readable author provided. Bibl assumed (based on copyright claims). - No machine-readable source provided. Own work assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1053206
1554 CE
Russo-Swedish War
Border skirmishes between Sweden and Russia lead to outbreak of Russo-Swedish War (1554-1557) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Лицевой летописный свод "О гонце к государю от свицкого короля. В тот же год в месяце июне приехал к государю царю от свицкого короля Густауса гонец, именем Кнут Иванов, [магистр Абова города, по-русски архимандрит, бить челом и с грамотами. А в челобитье его и в грамотах пишет, что сталось много кровопролития от греха и от задору порубежных людей и с обеих сторон, и царь бы и государь бы его пожаловал, гнев свой утолил и рать свою унял, и воспоминая прежнюю свою неправду, чтобы ему с наместниками новгородскими не обмениваться посланиями, а обмениваться бы посланиями с сыном его. И царь государь гонца его пожаловал, к нему отпустил, а велел ему отписать, что государь его пожаловал за его покорное челобитье, наместникам новгородским велел с ним перемирие утвердить старое. А о ссылке, что сыну его с наместниками новгородскими посланиями обмениваться, велел отговорить, что посланиями обмениваться с ним самим по старине, как у них изначала было. И буде он гордость оставит и угодно ему по старине сделать, он бы прислал послов своих старших к государю бить челом и перемирие покрепить по старине. И отпущен гонец в тот же месяц.] By Anonymous Russian manuscript illuminators, 1560-1570s Facial Chronicle (Illustrated Chronicle of Ivan the Terrible) (in 10 volumes: pdf, pdf with translation)Public domain image - http://www.runivers.ru/bookreader/book482205/#page/17/mode/1up, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42018932
1555 CE
A Description of the Northern Peoples
A Description of the Northern Peoples (Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus) by Olaus Magnus published Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
To the left, Frigg with sword and bow; in the middle, Thor with crown and spire, sitting on a throne; to the right, Oden (Odin) heavily armed. By Olaus Magnus - "Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus", book 3 - retrieved from clipart collection., redacted descriptions used with permission., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4686196
1561 CE
Estonia
Estonia becomes a Swedish dominion Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Flag of Estonia By Original: Unknown author Vector: SKopp, PeepP and others - https://web.archive.org/web/20150307005607/https://riigikantselei.ee/et/valitsuse-toetamine/eesti-riigi-sumboolika/eesti-lipp, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=343044
1567 CE
Sture Murders
Sture Murders carried out on the orders of Eric XIV Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
South Tower at Uppsala Castle. The picture is taken from Stadsparken. By LasseGurra - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6383046
Feb 26, 1577 CE
Eric XIV dies in imprisonment
Eric XIV dies in imprisonment Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
1584 CE
Karlstad
City of Karlstad founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Areal photo of Karlstad, Sweden By Visit Karlstad - Visit Karlstad - My Newsdesk.com, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49022833
1592 CE
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Poland and Sweden enter into a short-lived personal union following crowning of Sigismund III Vasa as King of Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Royal banner used during the reign of the House of Vasa over the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. By 117-M-I-K-E, with assets by Sodacan, Heralder, Odejea, and Thetaspilt., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146935061
1598 CE
Charles IX of Sweden
Conflict between Duke Charles, later King Charles IX, and Sigismund, King of Sweden and Poland, leads to outbreak of the War against Sigismund Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Charles IX of Sweden By Unidentified painter - www.nationalmuseum.se, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69379
1599 CE
War against Sigismund
War against Sigismund ends, resulting in deposition of King Sigismund; Sigismund's followers targeted in second Kalmar Bloodbath and the Åbo Bloodbath Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (16th century):
Sigismunds truppförflyttningar By Huokko - http://www.smb.nu/svenskakrig/1598.asp, Copyrighted free use, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1050271
Mar 20, 1600 CE
Linköping Bloodbath
Linköping Bloodbath Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Familjen tar ett sista farväl av Gustaf Axelsson Banér när han ska halshuggas på Linköpings torg år 1600. Händelsen återgiven på en målning av Fanny Brate. By Lidingo - Scanned from a papercopy, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5689786
1610 CE
Ingrian War
Ingrian War between Russia and Sweden begins Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Ingrian War By Johan Hammer - Nationalmuseum, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52113043
1611 CE
Kalmar War
Denmark declares war on Sweden, initiating Kalmar War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Kalmar War Collage (based on material already on Wikimedia) By LocalF15 - Own work, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=184621677
1613 CE
Treaty of Knäred
Treaty of Knäred ends Kalmar War: Sweden obligated to pay Älvsborg Ransom of one million rixdollars for return of fortress of Älvsborg Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Treaty of Knäred Memorial Stone in Sjöared, Halland, Sweden. This side has text in Swedish. August 2017. By Rickard Törnblad - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62006595
1614 CE
Kristianstad
City of Kristianstad founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Västra Långgatan in Kristianstad 2008. By Måns Sjödahl - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3751546
Feb 27, 1617 CE
Treaty of Stolbovo
Treaty of Stolbovo ends Ingrian War: Russia cedes province and fortress of Kexholm, southwestern Karelia and province of Ingria to Sweden, laying foundation for Sweden's rise as a Great Power Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
1 мая 1617 года. Ратификация шведского короля Густава Адольфа на Столбовский договор о вечном мире между Россией и Швецией. Пергамен. Шведский язык, титул короля выполнен золотой краской, прошита шелковым шнуром. Подпись-автограф короля. РГАДА. Ф. 96. Оп. 3, Д. 26, Л. 1 Выставка "Романовы. Начало династии", приуроченная к 400-летию избрания на царство Михаила Федоровича Государственный Исторический музей, весна 2013 года By Shakko - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30504467
1621 CE
Gothenburg
City of Gothenburg founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Göteborg Sweden July 2016 By Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden - D81_2503_stitch, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51027032
Aug 10, 1628 CE
Vasa
Sinking of the Swedish warship Vasa Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
The Vasa from the Bow By JavierKohen - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8037128
1630 CE
Thirty Years' War
Sweden enters the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Thirty Years' War By Karl Friedrich Lessing - 1wEqeIJ6E-zN8w at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22006837
Apr 13, 1631 CE
Battle of Frankfurt an der Oder
Battle of Frankfurt an der Oder Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Battle of Frankfurt an der Oder, 1631 By Matthäus Merian - uploaded by Hansmuller (talk · contribs), May 2014, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32643104
Nov 6, 1632 CE
Battle of Lützen
Battle of Lützen: King Gustav II Adolf killed Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
This painting shows the moment when the Swedish King Gustav II Adolf is killed on the battlefield at Lützen on 6 November, 1632. The brightly illuminated body of the dead king appears to be sliding off his horse, only to be caught by a horrified Swedish soldier. The king is portrayed as a hero and a martyr, a figure distinctly reminiscent of renditions of the dead Christ. But Wahlbom has also utilised the potential of the scene to show off his strongest technical skill – that of painting horses in various movements and light. By Carl Wahlbom - This file was provided to Wikimedia Commons by the Nationalmuseum (Stockholm) as part of a cooperation project with Wikimedia Sverige. Erik Cornelius, Nationalmuseum, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=52125011
1638 CE
New Sweden
Colony of New Sweden established along the Delaware River in North America Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Swallow-tailed flag used between the reign of Gustav I of Sweden until c. 1650, when it was succeeded by a triple-tailed flag. By Original: Odengatan Vector: Kjoonlee - Own work based on: Sweden-Flag-1562.png by Odengatan, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2199110
1648 CE
Thirty Years' War
Thirty Years' War ends, with Sweden among the winners; Peace of Westphalia grants Sweden the provinces of Western Pomerania, Wismar, and the bishoprics of Bremen-Verden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Thirty Years' War By Karl Friedrich Lessing - 1wEqeIJ6E-zN8w at Google Cultural Institute maximum zoom level, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22006837
1650 CE
Swedish Gold Coast
Colony of Swedish Gold Coast established on Gulf of Guinea in present-day Ghana Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
State flag of Sweden from the 17th to 19th centuries, before the colour change to a brighter blue in 1906. By Wheatley2 - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=149809145
1654 CE
Christina, Queen of Sweden
Queen Christina abdicates throne and converts to Roman Catholicism, creating major scandal Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Christina, the new Queen of Sweden from 1632 to 1654, daughter of Gustav Adolf By Sébastien Bourdon - Nationalmuseum, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=91025
Feb 26, 1658 CE
Treaty of Roskilde
Treaty of Roskilde: Denmark-Norway cedes provinces of Blekinge, Bornholm, Bohuslän, Scania, Trøndelag and Halland to Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Map of the concessions of the Treaty of Roskilde, green is Sweden, red is Denmark. Light green areas were ceded to Sweden, striped areas were also ceded but returned following local rebellions. Turquoise was already occupied since before the treaty. By Sprucecopse - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=146398717
1663 CE
Danish Gold Coast
Colony of the Swedish Gold Coast seized by Denmark, and integrated into Danish Gold Coast Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Flag of Denmark ("stutflag" version) By Madden and others - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88501274
1666 CE
Lund University
Foundation of Lund University Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
1668 CE
Sveriges Riksbank
Foundation of Sweden's central bank, Sveriges Riksbank Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Riksbankshuset, headquarter of Swedish National Bank. Inaugurated 1976. Architect: Peter Celsing. The Riksbank building (Riksbankshuset) is located at Brunkebergstorg 11 in Stockholm city. By Arild Vågen - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39742923
Dec 24, 1674 CE
Brandenburg
Sweden invades Brandenburg, triggering Swedish-Brandenburg War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Brandenburg By Unknown author, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=858215
1675 CE
Scanian War
Denmark invades Scania, triggering Scanian War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Scanian War Collage: Battle of Öland 1676; the decisive victory allowed the Danes to transport their troops for an invasion of Swedish Scania. Battle of Lund 1676; Charles XI of Sweden during the Swedish victory. Battle of Køge Bay 1677; the battle was to become the greatest victory in Danish naval history. Battle of Landskrona 1677; the last major land battle of the war, which ended in a Swedish victory. By Imonoz - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=124938092
Jun 1, 1676 CE
Battle of Öland
Battle of Öland Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
The painting used to belong to the Danish Naval Museum (Orlogsmuseet), which has been incorporated in the Danish War Museum (Krigsmuseet), part of the National Museum of Denmark. By Claus Møinichen - forsvarsgalleriet.dk Registration required. Cropped from original download and saved to png format., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82786584
Jun 26, 1677 CE
Siege of Malmö
Siege of Malmö Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Siege of Malmö 1677; unsuccessful Danish attempt at taking Malmö. By Johann Philipp Lemke - https://digitaltmuseum.se/021046500657/belagringen-av-malmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=124982355
1678 CE
Invasion of Rügen
Invasion of Rügen Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Zeitgenössische Darstellung der brandenburgischen Landung auf Rügen am 13. September 1678 By Unknown author - Quelle, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15956758
Aug 23, 1679 CE
Treaty of Fontainebleau
Treaty of Fontainebleau signed, restoring all Danish conquests during the Scanian War to Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Original document sealing the Treaty of Fontainebleau. The treaty is written in Latin. By Envoys of France (on behalf of Sweden) and Denmark - National Archives of Sweden, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=121374305
1680 CE
Karlskrona
City of Karlskrona founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
Fredrik Church in Karlskrona, Sweden By Sendelbach (talk) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=249243
May 7, 1697 CE
Tre Kronor
Castle of Tre Kronor burns down, destroying a significant portion of Sweden's national library and royal archives Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (17th century):
the image is cropped By Govert Dircksz Camphuysen - Stadsmuseet i Stockholm - Digitala Stadsmuseet, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=512568
Feb 22, 1700 CE
Electorate of Saxony
Alliance consisting of Denmark-Norway, Saxony, Poland and Russia declares war on Sweden, initiating Great Northern War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Flag of the Electorate of Saxony. By Sir Iain, crancelin by User:Sodacan from File:Arms of Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.svg. - Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4229506
Jul 8, 1702 CE
Battle of Kliszów
Battle of Kliszów Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
The battle of Kliszów, 1702 By Johan Litheim (1663-1725) (Life time: 17th-18th century) - Original publication: 1703 Immediate source: http://kolekcja.zamek-krolewski.pl/lista/technika/miedzioryt, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44645265
Feb 3, 1706 CE
Battle of Fraustadt
Battle of Fraustadt ends in slaughter of captured prisoners by victorious Swedish army Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
A. Augustus II of Poland's [Saxon] infantry.B. The Russian Corps.C. Two [Saxon] battalions creating the flank of Saxon line, supported by the available guns.D. One [Russian] battalion formed up on the left, against the village.E. Two [Saxon] squadrons observing the roads through both villages.F. Three [Saxon] reserve squadrons, ready to fall into the Swedish flank.G. The [Saxon] cavalry on the left flank.H. The [Saxon] cavalry on the right flank in its initial positions.I. The [Saxon] cavalry on the right flank counterattacks the enemy.K. The advance of the Royal Swedish infantry (L) and cavalry (M). ‡. Cheval de frise in front of the Saxon army.1. Swedish ambush through the forest.2. The Malleraque regiment, known as the Swiss guards, and one French regiment.3. The capture of the artillery. By Marchand, Johann Christian (Stecher) - Herzog August Bibliothek: https://www.europeana.eu/sv/item/168/item_RPPSEPHIUOG3PQYHISJ7YGM7Y723XRYB, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128637402
Oct 13, 1706 CE
Treaty of Altranstädt
Invasion of Poland by Sweden results in Treaty of Altranstädt forcing King Augustus the Strong to renounce claim to Polish throne and break Treaty of Narva, his alliance with Russia Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
A. August Ferdinand von Pflugk; B. Carl Piper; C. Carl Gustav Rehnskiöld; D. Knut Posse; E. Anton Albrecht von Imhoff; F. Otto Vellingk; G. Nils Stromberg; H. Casten Klingenstierna (Chamberlain) By Unknown author - http://www.battle.poltava.ua/german/art.htm, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14545143
Jan 1, 1708 CE
Vistula
Charles XII crosses Vistula, opening attempted Swedish invasion of Russia Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Dolina Dolnej Wisły By Mariusz Guć - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=130465449
Jun 27, 1709 CE
Battle of Poltava
Battle of Poltava: destruction of Charles XII's invading Swedish army by defending Russian forces of Peter the Great marks beginning of Sweden's decline as a great power Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Battle of Poltava By Pierre-Denis Martin - museum.ru Catherine Palace, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76504
Feb 28, 1710 CE
Battle of Helsingborg
Battle of Helsingborg: final failed attempt by Denmark to regain Scania Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Print of the Battle of Helsingborg between Swedish and Danish troops in 1710 By Unknown author - Scanned from the book Svenska slagfält, Wahlström & Widstrand, 2003, ISBN 91-46-21087-3. Originally, the print is a part of the collections of The Military Archives of Sweden, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=763993
Feb 1, 1713 CE
Skirmish at Bender
Skirmish at Bender, battle to remove Charles XII and the remnants of his army from the Ottoman Empire Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Battle of Bender By Edouard Armand-Dumaresq (Life time: 1826 - 1895) - Original publication: The battle of Bender , 1877 Immediate source: http://www.artnet.fr/artistes/edouard-armand-dumaresq/the-battle-of-bender-9VNXT4NeKxoA6ZLghbcaxg2, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44669104
Nov 30, 1718 CE
Halden
Charles XII killed at Frederikshald Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
View from Fredriksten fortress to Halden, Østfold County, Southern Norway By Zairon - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29347006
1719 CE
Treaties of Stockholm
Treaties of Stockholm, requiring Sweden to cede parts of Swedish Pomerania to Prussia and Bremen-Verden to Hanover Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
State flag of Sweden from the 17th to 19th centuries, before the colour change to a brighter blue in 1906. By Wheatley2 - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=149809145
1720 CE
Treaty of Frederiksborg
Treaty of Frederiksborg, requiring Sweden to cede Schleswig to Denmark-Norway Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Christian Wineke: Frederik IV, Fredsslutningen på Fredriksborg 3. juli 1720. Forsiden bærer kongens portræt og titel "FRIDERICVS IIII D. G. REX DAN. NOR. VA. GO." og på bagsiden personificeringerne af rigerne Danmark og Sverige i form af to kronede kvinder, som bærende hvert sit våbenskjold trykker hinanden i hånden under omskriften "EEN TRO EET BLOD ET NAUN BLEEV NORDENS FRED OG GAVN" og nederst indskriften "FREDEN SLUTTET TIL FREDRICHSBORG D III IULI MDCCXX". By Nationalmuseet - https://samlinger.natmus.dk/kmm/asset/733, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=109496721
1721 CE
Treaty of Nystad
Treaty of Nystad, requiring Sweden to cede Estonia, Livonia and Ingria to Russia Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Treaty of Nystad By Mix321 at Polish Wikipedia - Atlas historyczny dla liceum, wyd. PWN. Transferred from pl.wikipedia to Commons by Piotrus using CommonsHelper., CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8774859
1731 CE
Swedish East India Company
Foundation of Swedish East India Company Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
The small seal of the Swedish East India Company during the fourth charter 1806 to 1813. Museum of Gothenburg. Through Project Runeberg. By Unknown author. - https://runeberg.org/kulbild/1-2/0106.html, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35758645
1732 CE
Carl Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus departs on his Expedition to Lapland Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Carl Linnaeus By Alexander Roslin - Nationalmuseum, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=169229290
1734 CE
Civil Code of 1734
Civil Code of 1734 establishes unified code of law for Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1735 CE
Systema Naturae
First edition of Linnaeus' Systema Naturae Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Title page of the 10th edition of Systema naturæ written by Carl Linnæus, published in 1758 by L. Salvius in Stockholm. Digitized in 2004 from an original copy of the 1758 edition held by Göttingen State and University Library, signature <8 H NAT I, 7105 <10>:1>. Uploaded by Francisco Welter-Schultes, I personally checked that the original copy was identical with the digitized version. This is the original title page of the famous 1758 work which provided the base for modern zoological nomenclature. This image can be taken to illustrate the original work of Carl Linnæus. By Carl Linnaeus - Sourced from https://resolver.sub.uni-goettingen.de/purl?PPN362053006, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11136563
1737 CE
Bollhuset
Swedish language Theater of Bollhuset founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Stora Bollhuset vid Slottsbacken i Stockholm. Byggnader från höger till vänster: Stockholms slott, Storkyrkan Stora Bollhuset (med röd tegeltak) och Tessinska palatset, bilden är beskuren By Martin Rudolf Heland - Nationalmuseum, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6848496
Jun 2, 1739 CE
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Foundation of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Main building of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Frescati, Norra Djurgården, Stockholm. By Hackspett - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=650198
Aug 23, 1741 CE
Battle of Villmanstrand
Battle of Villmanstrand Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Map of the battle of Villmanstrand By Redyr iksachli - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=132841863
1742 CE
Anders Celsius
Anders Celsius proposes Celsius temperature scale Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Headshot of Anders Celsius By Olof Arenius - https://richardnilsendotcom1.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/anders_celsius.jpg as thumbnailed by https://richardnilsen.com/2013/03/18/the-measure-of-humankind/, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60390366
1743 CE
Dalecarlian Rebellion
Fourth Dalecarlian Rebellion breaks out Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Dalecarlian Rebellion By Attributed to Lorens Pasch the Younger - Cropped from this image. See also NMGrh 639., Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80505146
1747 CE
Olof von Dalin
Olof von Dalin begins publication of his Swedish history, Svea Rikes Historia Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Portrait of Olof von Dalin (1708-176), poet By Johan Joachim Streng - ne.se, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3898739
1749 CE
Storskifte Enclosure Act of 1749
Storskifte Enclosure Act begins long period of major land reform in Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1756 CE
Coup of 1756
Quelling of attempted coup d'état by Queen Louisa Ulrika and a few devoted nobles to reinstate absolute monarchy in Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Coup of 1756 By Carl Fredrich Brander - Info : Pic, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14738717
1757 CE
Seven Years' War
Sweden enters Seven Years' War (1756-1763) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Seven Years' War Collage based on these files: Lord Clive meeting with Mir Jafar after the Battle of Plassey, 23 June 1757 The Victory of Montcalm's Troops at Carillon, 6-8 July 1758 Frederick the Great at the battle of Zorndorf, 25 August 1758 General von Laudon at the battle of Kunersdorf, 12 August 1759 By Blaue Max - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=43179570
May 22, 1762 CE
Treaty of Hamburg
Treaty of Hamburg concludes Sweden's involvement in Seven Years' War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
The Treaty of Hamburg, original document. The treaty ended the Pomeranian War. It is written in French and signed by Adolph Fredric d'Olthof (on behalf of Sweden) and Jean Jules de Hecht (on behalf of Prussia). By Envoys of Sweden and Prussia - National Archives of Sweden, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=121371452
1766 CE
Church of Sweden
Freedom of the Press Act enacted: censorship abolished apart from limitations on vocal opposition to the king and the Church of Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Based upon the coat of arms as seen on the Church of Sweden hymnal, pictured in commons file: Den_svenska_psalmboken_på_finska.jpg By Techybae - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106188612
1768 CE
December Crisis
December Crisis (1768) fails to increase royal power Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1772 CE
Absolute monarchy
Absolute monarchy reintroduced through the Revolution of 1772 Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1773 CE
oxygen
Discovery of oxygen by Carl Wilhelm Scheele Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1782 CE
Saint Barthélemy
Sweden purchases Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy from France Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Mar 20, 1786 CE
Swedish Academy
Foundation of Swedish Academy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1787 CE
Societetsskolan
First secondary education school in Sweden for girls, Societetsskolan, founded in Gothenburg Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1788 CE
Russo-Swedish War
Sweden declares war against Russia, initiating Russo-Swedish War (1788–1790) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1790 CE
Treaty of Värälä
Treaty of Värälä concludes Russo-Swedish War, confirming status quo ante bellum with respect to borders Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
Mar 16, 1792 CE
Gustav III
King Gustav III assassinated at a masked ball Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (18th century):
1807 CE
Enskiftet
General Enclosure Act of 1807 intensifies land reform measures Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1808 CE
Finnish War
Outbreak of Finnish War Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1809 CE
Finnish War
Conclusion of Finnish War: Sweden cedes Finland to Russia Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1810 CE
Karolinska Institutet
Foundation of Karolinska Institutet Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1814 CE
Union between Sweden and Norway
Sweden and Norway unite (1814-1905) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1832 CE
Göta Canal
Completion of Göta Canal, providing route from Gothenburg (west coast) to Söderköping (east coast) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
Göteborg Sweden July 2016 By Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden - D81_2503_stitch, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51027032
1848 CE
Marsoroligheterna
Series of riots, the Marsoroligheterna, in Stockholm Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1855 CE
Construction begins on Sweden's first railway
Construction begins on Sweden's first railway line Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1864 CE
Dagens Nyheter
Daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter established Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1867 CE
Ericsson
Telecommunications company, Ericsson, founded by Lars Magnus Ericsson Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1873 CE
Scandinavian Monetary Union
Sweden and Denmark form Scandinavian Monetary Union Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1876 CE
prime minister
Office of prime minister (statsminister) instituted Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1878 CE
Island of Saint Barthélemy sold back
Island of Saint Barthélemy sold back to France Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1884 CE
Svenska Dagbladet
Daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet established Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1889 CE
Swedish Social Democratic Party
Swedish Social Democratic Party founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1897 CE
S. A. Andrée's Arctic Balloon Expedition of 1897
Arctic balloon expedition of Salomon August Andrée Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1898 CE
Swedish Trade Union Confederation
Formation of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (19th century):
1901 CE
Nobel Prize
First Nobel Prizes awarded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1903 CE
Swedish Employers Association
Foundation of Swedish Employers' Association (SAF) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1904 CE
Moderate Party
Moderate Party (Moderaterna) founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1905 CE
Personal union
Personal union between Sweden and Norway peacefully dissolved Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1906 CE
spelling reform
Official spelling reform of Swedish language, simplifying previous forms Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1909 CE
Stockholm School of Economics
Stockholm School of Economics (Handelshögskolan i Stockholm) founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1910 CE
SAC Syndikalisterna
SAC Syndikalisterna established Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1919 CE
AB Svensk Filmindustri
AB Svensk Filmindustri established Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Jun 30, 1921 CE
Capital punishment abolished for all crimes
Capital punishment abolished for all crimes committed in peacetime Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Feb 24, 1933 CE
Swedish Association for Sexuality Education
Swedish Association for Sexuality Education founded Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1934 CE
Crisis in the Population Question
Crisis in the Population Question (Kris i befolkningsfrågan) by Alva and Gunnar Myrdal published and plays major role in design of Sweden's welfare policy Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1938 CE
Saltsjöbaden Agreement
Saltsjöbaden Agreement establishes rules for collective bargaining and trade relations Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1943 CE
Tetra Pak
Food packaging company, Tetra Pak, founded by Ruben Rausing Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Jan 17, 1945 CE
Raoul Wallenberg
Raoul Wallenberg detained by Soviet authorities in Budapest and subsequently disappears Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1947 CE
IKEA
Furniture company IKEA is founded by Ingvar Kamprad Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Oct 29, 1954 CE
Sweden conducts its first television broadcast
Sweden conducts its first television broadcast Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1957 CE
Ingmar Bergman
Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal (Det sjunde inseglet) Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Sep 3, 1967 CE
Right-hand traffic
Right-hand traffic introduced Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1971 CE
Riksdag
The Riksdag becomes unicameral Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1973 CE
Norrmalmstorg robbery
Norrmalmstorg bank robbery and hostage crisis Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Apr 6, 1974 CE
ABBA
ABBA song Waterloo becomes the group's first global hit Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Jan 30, 1976 CE
Ingmar Bergman
Swedish authorities arrest internationally acclaimed film-maker Ingmar Bergman for alleged tax evasion and Bergman suffers nervous breakdown; charges declared unfounded and dropped 23 March Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Feb 28, 1986 CE
Olof Palme
Murder of Prime Minister and Social Democratic leader Olof Palme Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1994 CE
sinks en route from Tallinn to
sinks en route from Tallinn to Stockholm; 852 people on board lose their lives Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1995 CE
European Union
Sweden joins in the European Union Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Oct 12, 1999 CE
Murder of Björn Söderberg
Murder of Björn Söderberg by fascists in Stockholm Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
1999 CE
Church of Sweden
Church of Sweden separates from state and becomes independent organization Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (20th century):
Based upon the coat of arms as seen on the Church of Sweden hymnal, pictured in commons file: Den_svenska_psalmboken_på_finska.jpg By Techybae - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=106188612
Jul 1, 2000 CE
Øresund Bridge
Øresund Bridge opened, creating road and railway connection between Sweden and mainland Europe Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (21st century):
2003 CE
2003 Swedish euro referendum
Voters decide not to adopt euro as the country's official currency Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (21st century):
May 1, 2009 CE
Same-sex marriage in Sweden
Same-sex marriage legalized in Sweden Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (21st century):
2010 CE
Conscription in Sweden
Military conscription paused Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (21st century):
2018 CE
Military conscription reactivated
Military conscription reactivated Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (21st century):
Mar 7, 2024 CE
NATO
Sweden joins in NATO Source — Wikipedia, "Timeline of Swedish history" (21st century):
![Невская битва Лицевой летописный свод (том 6 стр. 28). И тогда, еще поспешнее устремившись, напал Александр на неприятелей в шестом часу дня; и была битва [большая с римлянами; и убили новгородцы множество бесчисленное римлян; и самому королю князь Александр сделал шрам на лице острым своим мечом. Тогда же проявили себя в войске великого князя Александра Ярославовича 6 храбрецов, которые с ним рядом мужественно сражались.]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Facial_Chronicle_-_b.06%2C_p.028_-_Battle_of_Neva.png/500px-Facial_Chronicle_-_b.06%2C_p.028_-_Battle_of_Neva.png)
![Лицевой летописный свод "О гонце к государю от свицкого короля. В тот же год в месяце июне приехал к государю царю от свицкого короля Густауса гонец, именем Кнут Иванов, [магистр Абова города, по-русски архимандрит, бить челом и с грамотами. А в челобитье его и в грамотах пишет, что сталось много кровопролития от греха и от задору порубежных людей и с обеих сторон, и царь бы и государь бы его пожаловал, гнев свой утолил и рать свою унял, и воспоминая прежнюю свою неправду, чтобы ему с наместниками новгородскими не обмениваться посланиями, а обмениваться бы посланиями с сыном его. И царь государь гонца его пожаловал, к нему отпустил, а велел ему отписать, что государь его пожаловал за его покорное челобитье, наместникам новгородским велел с ним перемирие утвердить старое. А о ссылке, что сыну его с наместниками новгородскими посланиями обмениваться, велел отговорить, что посланиями обмениваться с ним самим по старине, как у них изначала было. И буде он гордость оставит и угодно ему по старине сделать, он бы прислал послов своих старших к государю бить челом и перемирие покрепить по старине. И отпущен гонец в тот же месяц.]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/08/Facial_Chronicle_-_b.22%2C_p._328_-_Swedish_ambassador.gif/500px-Facial_Chronicle_-_b.22%2C_p._328_-_Swedish_ambassador.gif)
![A. Augustus II of Poland's [Saxon] infantry.B. The Russian Corps.C. Two [Saxon] battalions creating the flank of Saxon line, supported by the available guns.D. One [Russian] battalion formed up on the left, against the village.E. Two [Saxon] squadrons observing the roads through both villages.F. Three [Saxon] reserve squadrons, ready to fall into the Swedish flank.G. The [Saxon] cavalry on the left flank.H. The [Saxon] cavalry on the right flank in its initial positions.I. The [Saxon] cavalry on the right flank counterattacks the enemy.K. The advance of the Royal Swedish infantry (L) and cavalry (M). ‡. Cheval de frise in front of the Saxon army.1. Swedish ambush through the forest.2. The Malleraque regiment, known as the Swiss guards, and one French regiment.3. The capture of the artillery.](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Battle_of_Fraustadt.png/500px-Battle_of_Fraustadt.png)
