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{{Short description|Part of the Dano-Swedish War}} |
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| conflict = Siege of Stockholm |
| conflict = Siege of Stockholm |
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| partof = [[Dano-Swedish War (1512-1520)]] |
| partof = the [[Dano-Swedish War (1512-1520)]] |
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| image = File:Stockholm1520.jpg |
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| caption = The siege of Stockholm showing the Danish navy commanded by Søren Norby |
| caption = The siege of Stockholm showing the Danish navy commanded by [[Søren Norby]] |
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| date = Early May–September 7, 1520 |
| date = Early May–September 7, 1520 |
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| place = [[Stockholm]] |
| place = [[Stockholm]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|59|19|46|N|18|4|7|E|region:SE-AB_type:city(1,000,000)|display=inline,title}} |
| coordinates = {{coord|59|19|46|N|18|4|7|E|region:SE-AB_type:city(1,000,000)|display=inline,title}} |
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| result = Danish victory |
| result = Danish victory |
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* {{flagicon|Kalmar Union}} [[Kalmar Union]] |
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** {{flagicon|Denmark}} [[Denmark]] |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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{{Main|Dano-Swedish War ( |
{{Main|Dano-Swedish War (1512–1520)}} |
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Danish and Swedish tensions were temporarily ended with a ceasefire. In 1517 the war continued. The Danish king [[Christian II of Denmark|Christian II]] had been hesitant to take command of the army. It was only when Danish general [[Otte Krumpen]] moved his army up to parts of central Sweden, and when [[Battle of Bogesund|Sten Sture died]] that Christian took charge.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Christian 2. |url=https://biografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Christian_2.}}</ref> |
Danish and Swedish tensions were temporarily ended with a ceasefire. In 1517 the war continued. The Danish king [[Christian II of Denmark|Christian II]] had been hesitant to take command of the army. It was only when Danish general [[Otte Krumpen]] moved his army up to parts of central Sweden, and when [[Battle of Bogesund|Sten Sture died]], that Christian finally took charge.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venge |first=Mikael |last2=Or |first2=Povl |date=23 April 2023 |title=Christian 2. |url=https://biografiskleksikon.lex.dk/Christian_2. |publisher=[[Dansk Biografisk Leksikon]]}}</ref> Despite Sten Sture's death, [[Kalmar]] and [[Stockholm]] still resisted. Kalmar would later be captured by the Danish admiral [[Sören Norby|Søren Norby]] after a long siege, who then sailed to Stockholm to assist in its capture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Den danske Flådes første søhelt. Søren Norby (14??-1530) |url=http://www.noerby.net/pdf/2009/Norby.pdf}}</ref> |
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Despite Sten Sture's death, [[Kalmar]] and [[Stockholm]] still resisted. Kalmar was taken after a long siege by the Danish admiral [[Sören Norby|Søren Norby]], who then sailed to Stockholm to assist in the capture.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Den danske Flådes første søhelt. Søren Norby (14??-1530) |url=http://www.noerby.net/pdf/2009/Norby.pdf}}</ref> |
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== Siege == |
== Siege == |
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The siege began in early May, when [[Sören Norby|Søren Norby's]] fleet arrived. Stockholm was blockaded by sea-side, while two army’s were placed at each [[suburb]]. Christian tried to bribe the city with salt and herring. Some joined, but most attempts were ignored.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Fryxell |first=Anders |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6R4CAAAAYAAJ |title=The History of Sweden |date=1844 |publisher=R. Bentley |pages=39 |language=en}}</ref> The Danes did not try to storm the city, and the Swedes prepared for a long siege. The siege became increasingly difficult, as [[Christina Gyllenstierna]] and the other defenders of [[Tre Kronor (castle)|Tre Kronor]] had good cannons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1520 – från slaget vid Bogesund till Stockholms blodbad |date=20 June 2020 |url=https://popularhistoria.se/sveriges-historia/medeltiden/1520-fran-slaget-vid-bogesund-till-stockholms-blodbad}}</ref> |
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The siege was begun in early may, when [[Sören Norby|Søren Norby's]] fleet arrived. The Danes did not try to storm the city, and the Swedes prepared for a long siege. |
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The siege became increasingly difficult, as [[Christina Gyllenstierna]] and the other defenders of [[Tre Kronor (castle)|Tre Kroner]] had good cannons.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1520 – från slaget vid Bogesund till Stockholms blodbad |url=https://popularhistoria.se/sveriges-historia/medeltiden/1520-fran-slaget-vid-bogesund-till-stockholms-blodbad}}</ref> |
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Christian II returned Copenhagen in June |
Christian II returned to Copenhagen in June – July to resupply the Danish army, gaining six ships from the [[Habsburg Netherlands]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=Politikens Danmarkshistorie |edition=5th |publication-date=1963 |pages=310 |language=da}}</ref> The siege continued over the summer at a standstill. Christian II used this time to spread propaganda. Many Swedish commanders surrendered, and the siege ended on September 7. Christian II marched into Stockholm with an army of 3,000 men, later being crowned in Stockholm as the king of Sweden.<ref>{{Cite web |title=STOCKHOLMS BLODBAD 500 ÅR |url=https://stockholmsblodbad.se/}}</ref> |
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The siege continued over the summer at a standstill. Christian II use this time to spread propaganda. Many Swedish commanders surrendered, and the siege ended on September 7. Christian II marched into Stockholm with an army of 3000 men, later being crowned in Stockholm as the king of Sweden.<ref>{{Cite web |title=STOCKHOLMS BLODBAD 500 ÅR |url=https://stockholmsblodbad.se/}}</ref> |
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== Aftermath == |
== Aftermath == |
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{{Main|Stockholm Bloodbath}} |
{{Main|Stockholm Bloodbath}} |
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[[File:Entry of Christian II into Stockholm.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Entry of Christian II into Stockholm]] |
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| ⚫ | Christian II was crowned king of Sweden the 4 November 1520, and |
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Christina capitulated on the 7 September under these conditions: Christina and her party promised to recognize Christian as king of Sweden, and Christina were to retain her husband’s estates. These, and many similar promises, Christian confirmed by his hand and seal.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Fryxell |first=Anders |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6R4CAAAAYAAJ |title=The History of Sweden |date=1844 |publisher=R. Bentley |pages=41 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Christian II was crowned king of Sweden the 4 November 1520 by [[Gustav Trolle]]. The same day, [[Søren Norby]], Berend von Mehlen and [[Otto Krumpen]] were knighted. Over the next few days, and event known as the [[Stockholm Bloodbath]] happened, where 82–94{{Efn|Sources disagree}} people (1.5% of Stockholm's population) were executed. Of the people who were executed, two bishops were killed. After them, 14 nobles were killed. Then three mayors and fourteen of the members of the town council. The nobility were beheaded by swords, more common people were beheaded by axe and the lowliest were hanged.<ref name="tripod">{{Cite web |title=THE STOCKHOLM BLOODBATH |url=https://strv102r.tripod.com/stockholm_bloodbath.htm}}</ref> Corpses of the war, most notable the body of [[Sten Sture the Younger|Sten Sture]] were dug up and burned.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Det Stockholmske Blodbad 1520 |url=https://danmarkshistorien.dk/vis/materiale/det-stockholmske-blodbad-1520}}</ref> |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 07:52, 23 August 2024
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 The siege of Stockholm showing the Danish navy commanded by Søren Norby | |||||||||
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 Kalmar Union |
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Christian II Søren Norby |
Christina Gyllenstierna  | ||||||||
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1,000 cavalry 2,000 ground troops[1] unknown amount of ships. | Unknown | ||||||||
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The Siege of Stockholm (1520) was a combined naval and army siege of the Swedish capital Stockholm by the Danish king Christian II during the Dano-Swedish War (1512-1520).
Background
[edit]Danish and Swedish tensions were temporarily ended with a ceasefire. In 1517 the war continued. The Danish king Christian II had been hesitant to take command of the army. It was only when Danish general Otte Krumpen moved his army up to parts of central Sweden, and when Sten Sture died, that Christian finally took charge.[2] Despite Sten Sture's death, Kalmar and Stockholm still resisted. Kalmar would later be captured by the Danish admiral Søren Norby after a long siege, who then sailed to Stockholm to assist in its capture.[3]
Siege
[edit]The siege began in early May, when Søren Norby's fleet arrived. Stockholm was blockaded by sea-side, while two army’s were placed at each suburb. Christian tried to bribe the city with salt and herring. Some joined, but most attempts were ignored.[4] The Danes did not try to storm the city, and the Swedes prepared for a long siege. The siege became increasingly difficult, as Christina Gyllenstierna and the other defenders of Tre Kronor had good cannons.[5]
Christian II returned to Copenhagen in June – July to resupply the Danish army, gaining six ships from the Habsburg Netherlands.[6] The siege continued over the summer at a standstill. Christian II used this time to spread propaganda. Many Swedish commanders surrendered, and the siege ended on September 7. Christian II marched into Stockholm with an army of 3,000 men, later being crowned in Stockholm as the king of Sweden.[7]
Aftermath
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Christina capitulated on the 7 September under these conditions: Christina and her party promised to recognize Christian as king of Sweden, and Christina were to retain her husband’s estates. These, and many similar promises, Christian confirmed by his hand and seal.[8] Christian II was crowned king of Sweden the 4 November 1520 by Gustav Trolle. The same day, Søren Norby, Berend von Mehlen and Otto Krumpen were knighted. Over the next few days, and event known as the Stockholm Bloodbath happened, where 82–94[a] people (1.5% of Stockholm's population) were executed. Of the people who were executed, two bishops were killed. After them, 14 nobles were killed. Then three mayors and fourteen of the members of the town council. The nobility were beheaded by swords, more common people were beheaded by axe and the lowliest were hanged.[9] Corpses of the war, most notable the body of Sten Sture were dug up and burned.[10]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Sources disagree
References
[edit]- ^ "STOCKHOLMS BLODBAD 500 ÅR".
- ^ Venge, Mikael; Or, Povl (23 April 2023). "Christian 2". Dansk Biografisk Leksikon.
- ^ "Den danske Flådes første søhelt. Søren Norby (14??-1530)" (PDF).
- ^ Fryxell, Anders (1844). The History of Sweden. R. Bentley. p. 39.
- ^ "1520 – från slaget vid Bogesund till Stockholms blodbad". 20 June 2020.
- ^ Politikens Danmarkshistorie (in Danish) (5th ed.). 1963. p. 310.
- ^ "STOCKHOLMS BLODBAD 500 ÅR".
- ^ Fryxell, Anders (1844). The History of Sweden. R. Bentley. p. 41.
- ^ "THE STOCKHOLM BLOODBATH".
- ^ "Det Stockholmske Blodbad 1520".