1550 in Sweden
# 1550 in Sweden

Events from the year 1550 in Sweden

## Incumbents

* King – Gustav I

## Events

* 12 June - Foundation of Helsingfors, now the Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
* - The witch trial against Lasses Birgitta, referred to as the first execution for witch craft in Sweden.

## Births

* 4 October - Charles IX of Sweden, king (1604-1611) of Sweden (died 1611).
* 6 November - Karin Månsdotter royal mistress and queen (died 1612).
* Date unknown - Nicolaus Olai Bothniensis, archbishop (died 1600).

## Deaths

* Unknown date - Lasses Birgitta, alleged witch
