Stockholm riots (1623)
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For the riots in 2013, see May 2013 Stockholm riots.
The Stockholm riots (1623) were a series of unrests in Stockholm, 1623 as response to the high taxes and conscription by the Swedish Government.
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Stockholm riots | |||||||
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Hand drawn map of Stockholm from 1626 | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Sweden | Rioters | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Hans Nilsson |
Erik Bengtsson Store Mats Sigfrid Mickelsson Hans Smed | ||||||
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Unknown | Presumably large | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown |
Several arrested At least 3 executed |
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