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Formal Deposition
- When
- 1599
- Where
- Sweden
The Riksdag of the Estates formally deposed Sigismund III Vasa in 1599, legitimizing Charles's claim to power.
After Sigismund was defeated and exiled, the Riksdag of the Estates in 1599 served as a formal vindication of Charles's actions. This deposition retroactively legitimized Charles's claim to power, marking the end of Sigismund's rule in Sweden.
Sources
- Charles IX of Sweden Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
- Sigismund III Vasa Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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