Swedish Crisis of 1497
- When
- 1497
- Where
- Sweden; Rotebro, north of Stockholm
- Episodes
- 2
In 1497, John of Denmark invaded Sweden and defeated Sten Sture the Elder's peasant forces at the Battle of Rotebro on 28 September. Following this victory, Sten Sture surrendered in Stockholm, and John was crowned King of Sweden.
Episodes
- Deposition of Sten Sture
The Swedish Privy Council deposed Sten Sture as Regent in March 1497 after he lost the support of the nobility.
- Battle of Rotebro
John of Denmark defeated Sten Sture's peasant army at Rotebro on 28 September 1497, ending the military conflict.
Background and detail
Military Confrontation. Following his deposition, Sten Sture retained support from peasant forces in Dalarna. In July 1497, John of Denmark invaded Sweden with a royal army. The two forces clashed in September, resulting in a decisive Danish victory that ended Sten's resistance.
People involved
- John of Denmark · King of Denmark and Norway, invading commander
- Sten Sture the Elder · Deposed Regent of Sweden, commander of peasant forces
Sources
- Battle of Rotebro Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-20
- Sten Sture the Elder Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
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