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Election of Charles as Regent

When: 1595
Where: Söderköping
Part of: Riksdag of the Estates Elects Charles IX as Regent

The Riksdag at Söderköping elected Duke Charles as regent in autumn 1595, replacing King Sigismund III.

Charles summoned the parliament at Söderköping in autumn 1595. The Estates elected him regent, declaring him head of government to rule with the Privy Council during the King's absence.

Sources

Sigismund III Vasa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
Riksdag of the Estates Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19

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