Events from the year 1549 in Sweden
Incumbents Monarch – Gustav I
Events
The male section of the Vadstena Abbey is dissolved and the monks are forced to leave, while the nuns are allowed to remain. The kings nephew Per Brahe the Elder is appointed riksråd. Enhancement the National Defense and Fortifications, fortifications were constructed and military reforms implemented to protect Sweden from Danish and Russian Threats during Nordic tensions. Expanded mining activities especially copper production in Falun. Construction begins at Uppsala Castle
Births
5 April - Princess Elizabeth of Sweden was born, princess (died 1597) Date unknown - Helena, Marchioness of Northampton, courtier (died 1635)
Deaths
21 November - Ebba Eriksdotter Vasa, mother in law of the king (born unknown date)
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