Capture of Älvsborg (1563 AD)

Capture of Älvsborg (Denmark–Norway & Free City of Lübeck & Poland–Lithuania vs Sweden) took place in 1563 AD during Northern Seven Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1563 AD
• Date: 1563-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Northern Seven Years' War
• Side A: Denmark–Norway, Free City of Lübeck, Poland–Lithuania
• Side B: Sweden
• Commanders (A): Frederick II, Daniel Rantzau, Herluf Trolle, Otte Rud, Franz Brockenhuus
• Commanders (B): Eric XIV, John III, Jakob Bagge, Klas Horn, Charles de Mornay
• Casualties: approx. Heavy100,000 dead
• Outcome: See Peace negotiations and consequences
• Coordinates: 57.686°, 11.838°

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