Sten Sture the Younger

MedievalPoliticianSweden1493 — 1520

Last regent, died fighting Christian II.

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Quick Facts

Born

1493

Died

1520

Country

Sweden

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score47.8

Sten Sture the Younger — Complete Timeline

1512 AD

Appointment as Regent of SwedenPolitical Action◆ Major

Sten Sture the Younger was appointed Regent of Sweden after the death of Svante Nilsson. He continued the anti-Union policy of his predecessors, resisting Danish attempts to reassert control over Sweden.

RegencyAnti-Union

Impact: national

1516 AD

Conflict with Archbishop Gustav TrollePolitical Action

Sten Sture clashed with Archbishop Gustav Trolle, a pro-Union supporter, leading to the archbishop's imprisonment and the seizure of his castle. This conflict deepened the rift between the regent and the Church.

ConflictChurch

Impact: nationaldestructive

1520 AD

Battle of Bogesund and deathWar

Sten Sture was mortally wounded at the Battle of Bogesund against the forces of King Christian II of Denmark. His death led to the collapse of Swedish resistance and the subsequent Stockholm Bloodbath.

BattleDeathStockholm Bloodbath

Impact: nationaltragic