Swedish War of Liberation (mar 15, 1521 – feb 28, 1523)
Description:
Sweden, Free City of Lubeck Vs Kalmar Union (Norway and Denmark)Winner: Sweden and Free City of Lubeck
Reasons: A prominent noble family, had tried to eliminate the Sture party among the Swedish nobility by executing a large number of them in the Stockholm Bloodbath. The King was also unpopular for imposing high taxes on the peasantry. Furthermore, German and Danish nobles and commoners held most Swedish castles and this provoked the native Swedish nobles.
Peace Treaty: Kingdom of Sweden is Independent, Kalmar Union dissolved and Denmark-Norway is formed
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Date:
mar 15, 1521
feb 28, 1523
~ 1 years and 11 months