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Election of Sten Sture
- When
- May 1471
- Where
- Arboga
- Part of
- Battle of Brunkeberg
Sten Sture the Elder was elected Lord Protector of Sweden by the Riksmöte in Arboga in May 1471, assuming leadership after the death of King Charles VIII.
Following the death of King Charles VIII in May 1470, Sten Sture became the most powerful political force in Sweden. In May 1471, the Riksmöte in Arboga formally elected him as Lord Protector, preparing him to lead the defense against Danish claims to the Swedish throne.
Sources
- Battle of Brunkeberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
- Sten Sture the Elder Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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