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In the 16th century, Gustav Vasa (1496-1560) fought for an independent Sweden, crushing an attempt to restore the Union of Kalmar and laying the foundation for modern Sweden. At the same time, he broke with the papacy and established the Lutheran Church in Sweden.
Apr 16, 2024 · It appears that the Swedish provinces were first united in the 12th century. The oldest document in which Sweden is referred to as a united and independent kingdom is a papal decree, by which Sweden in 1164 became a diocese with its own archbishop in Uppsala.
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May 24, 2018 · The Swedish recognize and celebrate 6th June 1523 as the day when Sweden became a country. This is significant because the crowning of King Gustav Vasa was the basis of Sweden attaining an independent state and later adopting a universally accepted constitution in 1809.
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Jan 16, 2017 · Gustav I, the man behind the birth of the modern Sweden, was a formidable soldier, statesman and autocrat, who lead his people to independence from Danish rule. Nominally, Sweden had been a constituent nation of the Kalmar Union with Denmark and Norway since the 14th century.
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Apr 20, 2023 · 6th June 1523 is the day when Sweden became a country.The crowning of King Gustav Vasa was the basis of Sweden attaining an independent state and later adopting a universally accepted constitution. How long have Sweden been independent? Sweden declares independence from the Kalmar Union in 1523 when Gustav Vasa becomes the new King of Sweden.
1523 - Sweden declares independence from the Kalmar Union when Gustav Vasa is hailed as the new King of Sweden. 1527 - The Swedish Reformation begins. Sweden will become a Protestant country breaking ties with the Catholic Church.
Jun 6, 2023 · Today, June 6, Sweden celebrates its national day - this year marking 500 years since Gustav Vasa's successful rebellion against foreign rule. Here is the dramatic and unlikely story of how Sweden became an independent kingdom again. Published 6 June 2023. - By Editorial Staff. Photo: Pexels.
