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Erik Axelsson Tott becomes King of Sweden

When
1466
Where
Sweden
Episodes
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In 1466, Erik Axelsson Tott was elected regent of Sweden by factions rebelling against Jöns Bengtsson Oxenstierna. This political shift occurred within the Kalmar Union, resulting in Oxenstierna's retirement from the regency.

Episodes

  1. 1466 · SwedenElection of Tott as Regent

    Discontented factions elected Erik Axelsson Tott as regent during a rebellion against Jöns Bengtsson Oxenstierna in 1466.

Background and detail

Political Context. Jöns Bengtsson Oxenstierna served as regent of Sweden under the Kalmar Union, initially jointly with Erik Axelsson Tott in 1457 and then alone from 1465 to 1466. Tott had previously entered the service of King Charles VIII at an early age.

The 1466 Election. Discontented factions combined against Oxenstierna in 1466. During a rebellion against his rule, these groups elected Erik Axelsson Tott as regent. Consequently, Oxenstierna was compelled to retire from his position.

People involved

Sources

  1. Jöns Bengtsson Oxenstierna Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-07
  2. Erik Axelsson Tott Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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