Danish-Swedish Wars

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Article abstract: At issue: Dominance of the Baltic region. Result: Sweden becomes a principal Scandinavian power.

Background

In 1397, under the able guidance of Queen Margaret of Denmark, the Scandinavian kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden were united in the Union of Kalmar. Although each kingdom retained a certain amount of autonomy, Sweden resented Denmark’s predominance. After the death of King Christopher III in 1448, the Danish nobility chose Christian of Oldenburg to succeed to the throne. The Swedes, however, chose Karl Knutsson, and a...

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