Historedia
Person

Christian I

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1457–1472

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Christian I, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Christian I's election and coronation in Sweden

    1457

    Role: Elected King of Sweden

    1. 1457 · SwedenElection of Christian I

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

  2. Battle of Brunkeberg

    1471

    Role: King of Denmark and Commander of Unionist Forces

    1. May 1471 · ArbogaElection of Sten Sture

      Sten Sture the Elder was elected Lord Protector of Sweden by the Riksmöte in Arboga in May 1471, assuming leadership after the death of King Charles VIII.

    2. October 1471 · SwedenPolitical Consequences

      The defeat of Christian I ended his final attempt to regain Sweden, weakened the Kalmar Union, and solidified Sten Sture's status as the effective ruler of Sweden.

    3. 10 October 1471 · Brunkeberg, outside StockholmBattle of Brunkeberg

      On 10 October 1471, Sten Sture's forces defeated Christian I's army near Stockholm using a coordinated pincer attack from the west, east, and the city.

  3. Return of Orkney and Shetland to Scotland

    1472

    Role: King of Norway

    1. 1472 · Orkney and ShetlandScottish Annexation

      The Scottish Parliament annexed the islands in 1472 due to the unpaid dowry.

Sources

  1. Christian I of Denmark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-12
  2. Christian I of Denmark Wikipedia
  3. Battle of Brunkeberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  4. Orkney Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  5. Shetland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13