1583 in Sweden
Events from the year '''1583 in Sweden'''
Incumbents
Events
- 10 August - The Livonian War is ended by the Treaty of Plussa.
- - Creation of the - Diocese of Mariestad
- - A new sumptuary law bans the use of velvet for hats and jackets and silk skirts for women not belonging to the nobility.
- Jean Allard began negotiations with Henry III of France with the aim of overthrowing King John III of Sweden.
Births
- 16 June - Axel Oxenstierna, statesman
- 20 June - Jacob De la Gardie, statesman and soldier
Deaths
- 16 September - Catherine Jagiellon, queen
- - Sofia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm, illegitimate royal daughter