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John III of Sweden
About
Swedish king (1537-1592)
Quick Facts
- Name
- John III of Sweden
- Born
- 1537-12-20
- Died
- 1592-11-17
- Occupation
- monarch
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Birthplace
- Stegeborg Castle
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseCatherine JagellonFrom 1562
- SpouseGunilla BielkeFrom 1585
- PartnerKarin Hansdotter
Family
- FatherGustav I of Sweden
- MotherMargaret Leijonhufvud
- SiblingEric XIV of Sweden
- SiblingCatherine Vasa of Sweden
- SiblingPrincess Cecilia of Sweden
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
1 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Knight of the Order of Saint Michael | Received |
Languages
Native language
- Swedish
Spoken, written or signed
- Swedish
- Latin
- German
- French
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q52944 ↗
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