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John III of Sweden


 

John III (Johan III) (December 23, 1537 - November 27, 1592) was King of Sweden from 1568 until his death. He was also the ruler of Finland as Duke John or Hertig Johan (15561563). In 1581 he assumed also the title the Grand Duke of Finland.

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December 23 - 1537 - November 27 - 1592 - King of Sweden - 1568 - Finland - 1556 - 1563 - 1581 - Grand Duke of Finland

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He was the son of Gustav Vasa. He married his first wife, Catherine Jagellonica of Poland (15261583), house of Jagiello, in Vilnius on October 4, 1562. In Sweden she is known as Katarina Jagellonica and she was the sister of king Sigismund II of Poland. Their children were:

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Gustav Vasa - Catherine Jagellonica of Poland - 1526 - 1583 - Jagiello - Vilnius - October 4 - 1562 - Sigismund II of Poland

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