1587 in Sweden
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Events from the year 1587 in Sweden
Incumbents
Events
- - The Vadstena artiklar grants the King the right to appoint bishops and officials in the Duchies of the princes.
 - - A clerical meeting in Strängnäs confirm the Örebro artiklar and protest to the pro-Catholic liturgy of the King.
 - - The Swedish-born Crown Prince Sigismund III Vasa is elected King of Poland,
 - - The Royal Council forces the King and Crown Prince to agree to Kalmar stadgar, which protects the independence of Sweden during the potential personal union between Sweden and Poland.
 
Births
- 15 June - Gabriel Gustafsson Oxenstierna, Lord High Steward of Sweden (died 1640)
 - 17 November - Louis De Geer (1587–1652), industrialist (died 1682)
 - 12 June - Gustav of Sweden, child of Charles IX (died in infancy)
 
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