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John III of Sweden

Sixteenth-century King of Sweden who built many royal castles

Did you know?He came to power by overthrowing his half-brother, whom he then kept in prison for many years.

John III (Swedish: Johan III; 20 December 1537 – 17 November 1592) was King of Sweden from 1569 until his death. He ascended the Swedish throne after successfully rebelling against his older half-brother Erik XIV.

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Age at death: 54
Years since death: 433

Born: December 20, 1537 · Stegeborg Castle, Sweden
Died: November 17, 1592
Nationality: Swedish
Known for: Royalty

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Father: Gustav I of Sweden
Mother: Margaret Leijonhufvud
Spouses: Catherine Jagellon, Gunilla Bielke
Children: Sigismund III Vasa, Isabella Johansdotter, John, Duke of Östergötland, Julius Gyllenhielm, Lucretia Gyllenhielm, Princess Anna of Sweden, Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)

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