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   Eric XIV ( Swedish: Erik XIV; 13 December 1533 – 26 February 1577) was King of Sweden from 1560 until he was captured in a rebellion led by his brother John in 1568 and formally deposed 26 January 1569. [1] Eric XIV was the eldest son of Gustav I (1496–1560) and Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (1513–1535). He was also ruler of Estonia, after ...

   • Reign: 29 September 1560 –, January 1569
   • Mother: Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg

   • Father: Gustav I of Sweden
   • Successor: John III

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   Erik XIV (born Dec. 13, 1533, Stockholm, Swed.—died Feb. 26, 1577, Örbyhus) was the king of Sweden (1560–68) who expanded the powers of the monarchy and pursued an aggressive foreign policy that led to the Seven Years’ War of the North (1563–70) against Denmark. Succeeding his father, Gustav I Vasa, in 1560, Erik soon obtained passage ...

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4. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk › education › resourcesElizabeth I to King Eric XIV of Sweden - The National Archives

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   A letter from Elizabeth I to the new king of Sweden, Eric XIV, in 1560, when he visited her court. She expresses her regrets that she cannot share his love and asks him to set a limit to his visit. Translation from the original Latin.

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   Eric XIV Vasa Eric XIV of Sweden. Eric XIV was born at Tre Kronor on 13 December 1533. Before the age of two, he lost his mother. In 1536, his father, Gustav Vasa, married Margaret Leijonhufvud (1516–51), a Swedish noblewoman. He was crowned as Eric XIV, but was not necessarily the 14th king of Sweden named Eric.

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   • Founder: King Gustav I of Sweden

7. www.madmonarchs.nl › madmonarchs › eric14Biography of Eric XIV of Sweden (1533-1577) - madmonarchs.nl

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   Biography of Eric XIV of Sweden (1533-1577) Erik Wasa (1533-1577) was a man of contradictions; he was both humble and haughty, and urbane and well read, but also barbaric. As a youth Eric had been a talented young man and a true Renaissance Prince. He and his half brothers had received a typical Renaissance education, including geography ...

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   • Eric XIV ( Swedish: Erik XIV; 13 December 1533 – 26 February 1577) was King of Sweden from 1560 until he was captured in a rebellion led by his brother John in 1568 and formally deposed 26 January 1569. Eric XIV was the eldest son of Gustav I (1496–1560) and Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg (1513–1535).

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Erik XIV (born Dec. 13, 1533, Stockholm, Swed.—died Feb. 26, 1577, Örbyhus) was the king of Sweden (1560–68) who expanded the powers of the monarchy and pursued an aggressive foreign policy that led to the Seven Years’ War of the North (1563–70) against Denmark.

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   What happened to Eric XIV?

   • Eric was deposed (1568) and died in prison. He was succeeded by John, who ruled from 1568 to 1592 as John III, and then by John's son Sigismund III of Poland. Eric, a patron of arts and letters, was himself a writer. Eric XIV, 1533–77, king of Sweden (1560–68), son and successor of Gustavus I.

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   When did Elizabeth I marry King Eric XIV of Sweden?

   • Elizabeth I to King Eric XIV of Sweden, 25 February 1560 (SP 70/11 f.74) Although Elizabeth showed no inclination to marry, it was not long before the young queen was besieged by suitors. Among the first was the new king of Sweden, Eric XIV. Elizabeth employed what was to become a familiar tactic: she offered ‘fair words’ but no firm promises.

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   Eric, a patron of arts and letters, was himself a writer. Eric XIV, 1533–77, king of Sweden (1560–68), son and successor of Gustavus I. To strengthen the power of the crown, he limited (1561) the privileges of the royal dukes. He forbade the marriage of his half-brother John, duke of Finland, to the sister of the king of Poland.

10. www.kungligaslotten.se › erik-xivErik XIV - Kungliga slotten

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    Erik XIV. Born 13 December 1533, died 26 February 1577 Reign 1560–1568. Royal Motto. God gives to whom He will. Coronation. 1561 Uppsala Cathedral. Buried. 1577 Västerås Cathedral. Predecessor. Gustav Vasa. Successor. Johan III. Spouse. Karin Månsdotter. Issue. Sigrid (1566–1633) Gustav (1568–1607) Henrik (1570–1574) Arnold (1572–1572)