Swedish Empire
the years 1611–1721 in the history of Sweden
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The Swedish Empire was a European power that existed until its dissolution. It concluded its existence in 1721.
The end of the Swedish Empire marked a significant shift in Northern European geopolitics. Its dissolution occurred in 1721.
Key Facts
- Continent: Europe[3]
- Instance of: history of a country or state[4], aspect of history[5], historical country[6]
- Capital: Stockholm[7]
- Official language: Swedish[8]
- Currency: Swedish riksdaler[9]
- Basic form of government: monarchy[10]
- Follows: history of Sweden (1523–1611)[11]
- Followed by: Age of Liberty[12]
- Commons category: Swedish Empire[13]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 1721[14]
- Start time: January 1, 1611[15]
- End time: January 1, 1721[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:Swedish Empire[17]
- Facet of: Sweden[18], history of Sweden[19]
- Native label: Konungariket Sverige[20]
- Language used: Swedish[21]
- Official religion: Lutheranism[22]
Why It Matters
Swedish Empire has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] It is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]