Events from the year 1562 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
- 2 June - Swedish troops conquer Pärnu.
- 4 October - The wedding between Prince John and Catherine Jagiellon causes a conflict between the king and his brother, due to a bet on which brother would marry her, based on the belief that she was homely.
- Summer - Swedish troops conquer Paide.
- Swedish troops conquer Karkus, Estonia.
- At the request of the citizens of Reval, Eric XIV bans all trade with Narva.
Births
- Lucretia Magnusdotter (Gyllenhielm), royal daughter (born 1562, died 1624)
Deaths
References