1523 in Sweden

Events

• May - The Swedes takes Kalmar from the Danes after the Conquest of Kalmar.
• June - Gustav Vasa is elected King in Strängnäs and the Kalmar Union is thereby formally dissolved.
• June - The city of Stockholm is taken by the Swedes after the Conquest of Stockholm.
• June - Stockholm Castle is taken by the Swedes.
• June - Gustav Vasa make his formal entry to Stockholm and is celebrated as King.
• November - The last Danish-held stronghold in Sweden–Finland, Viborg Castle, is taken by the Swedes.

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