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Destruction of Tre Kronor
- When
- 7 May 1697
- Where
- Tre Kronor castle, Stockholm
A fire on 7 May 1697 demolished most of the castle and destroyed key national archives.
The blaze completely demolished the majority of Tre Kronor. Fire marshal Sven Lindberg could not reach extinguishing equipment due to blocked access. Most of Sweden's national library and royal archives were lost, hindering historical documentation.
Sources
- Tre Kronor (castle) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-20
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