Charles IX assumes the title of King of Sweden

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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King Sigismund III of Sweden had been deposed in 1598 as a result of his strong support for the Counter-Reformation. Now his uncle Charles IX, who had acted as regent during Sigismund reign, takes the title of King of Sweden, although he is not crowned until March 1607.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Charles IX assumes the title of King of Sweden". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15599, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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