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John III of Sweden

John III of Sweden was born on December 20, 1537 in Stegeborg Castle and died on November 17, 1592, aged 54.

Born

December 20, 1537

John III of Sweden died aged 54.

Died: November 17, 1592

Birthplace
Stegeborg Castle
Professions
monarch
Citizenship
Sweden

More about John III of Sweden

Zodiac sign
Sagittarius

Family

Sibling
Princess Cecilia of Sweden
Spouse
Gunilla Bielke
Child
Sofia Johansdotter (Gyllenhielm)
Child
Princess Anna of Sweden
Sibling
Magnus, Duke of Östergötland
Sibling
Princess Sophia of Sweden
Child
Sigismund III Vasa
Mother
Margaret Leijonhufvud
Sibling
Princess Elizabeth of Sweden
Father
Gustav I of Sweden
Sibling
Eric XIV of Sweden
Sibling
Charles IX of Sweden
Child
John, Duke of Östergötland
Sibling
Catherine Vasa of Sweden
Sibling
Anna of Sweden
Spouse
Catherine Jagellon

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Questions people ask

How old was John III of Sweden when they died?

John III of Sweden died aged 54.

When is John III of Sweden’s birthday?

John III of Sweden’s recorded birthday is December 20.

Where was John III of Sweden born?

John III of Sweden was born in Stegeborg Castle.

When did John III of Sweden die?

John III of Sweden died on November 17, 1592.