Timeline of Sweden

Chronology

42 events spanning the history of Sweden. BCE/CE dating.

1. 829

   Christianity introduced by St. Ansgar.

   Christianity introduced by St. Ansgar.

2. 860

   Swedish Vikings attacked Constantinople.

   Swedish Vikings attacked Constantinople.

3. 1054

   Sweden and Denmark set boundaries.

   Sweden and Denmark set boundaries.

4. 1250

   King Eriksson died

   King Eriksson died; Valdemar crowned King; Birger Jarl declared regent until Valdemar is of age

5. 1266

   King Valdemar overthrown by brothers.

   King Valdemar overthrown by brothers.

6. 1318

   Peasants revolted against King.

   Peasants revolted against King.

7. 1323

   Sweden and Russia establish border.

   Sweden and Russia establish border.

8. 1350

   Black Death killed one-third of population.

   Black Death killed one-third of population.

9. 1495

   Russians forces invade Sweden.

   Russians forces invade Sweden.

10. 1497

    King Hans of Denmark and Norway attacked Sweden; King Hans declared King of Sweden.

    King Hans of Denmark and Norway attacked Sweden; King Hans declared King of Sweden.