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Swedish Conquest of Livonia
- When
- 1561
- Where
- Old Livonia
- Part of
- Swedish Conquest of Livonia
Swedish forces arrived in 1561, and local noble corporations submitted to Sweden, forming the Duchy of Estonia.
In 1561, Swedish forces arrived in the region. The noble corporations of Harrien–Wierland and Jerwen (Järva) yielded to Sweden, establishing the Duchy of Estonia. Frederick II had already protested against Swedish presence in Reval (Tallinn), claiming historical rights relating to Danish Estonia.
Sources
- Livonian War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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