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Declaration of Gustav as Regent

When
August 1521
Where
Vadstena
Part of
Deposition of Christian II

Noblemen in Götaland declared Gustav Eriksson regent of Sweden in Vadstena.

In August 1521, leading noblemen of Götaland joined Gustav Eriksson's forces. In Vadstena, they formally declared him regent of Sweden, a move that shifted the allegiance of many Swedish nobles away from King Christian II.

Sources

  1. Gustav Vasa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26

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