Russo-Swedish Wars of 1590-1658
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Eastern European History, Scandinavian History, 17th Century European History, Russian/Former Soviet States History
- Geographical Location: Russia, Sweden, Baltic States, Belarus
- Date: 1590-1658
Article abstract: At issue: The throne of Moscow and control of the Eastern Baltic Sea. Result: Sweden failed to secure the throne of Moscow, while Russians failed to regain a Baltic port.
Background
Russia’s quest for a warm-water port began with Ivan the Terrible. In 1583, Swedes had retaken Ingria and Karelia, which had been conquered earlier by Czar Ivan. The Russo-Swedish War of 1590-1593 was settled by the Peace of Tiavzino (May 16, 1595), which allowed the Russians to regain parts of both Ingria and Karelia but not the port of Narva with access...
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