Battle of Brännkyrka 1518
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1518 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Sweden | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Sten Sture the Younger's War against Denmark | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 59.2912, 18.0561 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Brännkyrka took place on 27 July 1518 in Sweden, during a Swedish uprising against the Danish dominance in Kalmar Union, between Danish forces and Swedish rebel troops. The battle resulted in decisive Swedish victory.
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