The following events occurred in the year 1568 in Sweden.
Incumbents Monarch – Eric XIV then John III
Events
January - The Danes under Daniel Rantzau march toward Stockholm, but because of the lack of reinforcements, the Danish army turns back toward Halland. May - Eric XIV recuperates from his mental illness and resume government. 4 July - The second, official wedding between Eric XIV and Karin Månsdotter. 5 July - Coronation of Karin Månsdotter. 12 July - The brothers of the King, John and Charles, rebels against Eric XIV in Östergötland, and John is declared regent by the rebels. August - The Swedes takes Sonnenburg on Ösel from the Danes. 1 September - The rebels conquer the capital of Stockholm. 22 September - Jöran Persson is arrested and executed. 29 September - The King is arrested, imprisoned and deposed by his brothers 30 September - John III is declared King. 30 September - Armistice with Poland. autumn - Armistice with the Teutonic Order. 18 November - Armistice with Denmark-Norway.
Births
28 January - Gustav of Sweden (1568–1607), prince (died 1607) 17 May - Anna Vasa of Sweden, princess (died 1625) 25 June - Gunilla Bielke, queen (died 1597) - Sigrid Brahe, countess (died 1608)
Deaths
22 September - Jöran Persson, royal adviser (died 1530) 22 September - Anna Pehrsönernas moder, alleged witch (Born unknown date)
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