1592 in Sweden

Johan IIIes begravning
Tomb of John III in Uppsala Cathedral.
Events from the year 1592 in Sweden
Events
- - Wedding between the King's brother Duke Charles and Christina of Holstein-Gottorp.
- - John III is succeeded by his son, the Polish electoral monarch Sigismund III Vasa, which create a personal union between Protestant Sweden and Catholic Poland. This is opposed by both the Royal Council and Duke Charles, who unite against him.
Births
- - Clas Fleming (admiral), admiral and administrator (died 1644)
- - Gustav Horn, Count of Pori, soldier and politician
- - Johan Björnsson Printz, governor
- - Johannes Matthiae Gothus, professor
Deaths
- - John III, monarch
References
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