Events from the year 1556 in Sweden

Years in Sweden: 1553 1554 1555 1556 1557 1558 1559
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Olaus Magnus Sword dance
War Between Swedes and Danes - Olaus Magnus 1555

Incumbents

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Events

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  • 10 January - Breeding farms for cattle and horses are introduced by decree of the monarch.
  • 25 January - A Russian attack on Viborg is repelled.
  • 21 March - Armistice between Sweden and Russia i Käräjäkallio.
  • 29 June - Prince John establish himself as the ruler of his Duchy of Finland.

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