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Election of Christian I

When: 1457
Where: Sweden
Part of: Christian I's election and coronation in Sweden

Christian I was elected King of Sweden in 1457, re-establishing the Kalmar Union for a short period.

Following the abdication of Charles VIII, Christian I achieved his aim of being elected as king of Sweden. This event re-established the Kalmar Union, restoring the unity of the three kingdoms under a single monarch for a short period.

Sources

Christian I of Denmark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12

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