Johan III of Sweden
Swedish king (1537-1592)
1537 — 1592
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish king (1537-1592)
Born
December 20, 1537
Died
1592 (age ~55)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
monarch
SwedenBorn in Stegeborg CastleDied in Stockholm
1537
Born in Stegeborg Castle (1537-12-20)
1568
PositionMonarch of Sweden (1568–1592)
1592
Died in Stockholm
About
John III was King of Sweden from 1569 until his death. He attained the Swedish throne after a rebellion against his half-brother Erik XIV. He is mainly remembered for his attempts to close the gap between the newly established Lutheran Church of Sweden and the Catholic Church, as well as his conflict with and possible murder of his brother.
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Who is Johan III of Sweden?+
John III was King of Sweden from 1569 until his death. He attained the Swedish throne after a rebellion against his half-brother Erik XIV. He is mainly remembered for his attempts to close the gap between the newly established Lutheran Church of Sweden and the Catholic Church, as well as his conflic
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan III of Sweden born?+
Johan III of Sweden was born on December 20, 1537.
When did Johan III of Sweden die?+
Johan III of Sweden died in 1592, at approximately 55 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — December 20, 1537
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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