What was the Stockholm Bloodbath?
Q: What was the Stockholm Bloodbath?
A: The Stockholm Bloodbath was a mass killing of Swedish nobility by the Danish King Christian II in 1520.
Q: Why did Christian II invade Sweden?
A: In 1520, Christian II invaded Sweden due to the conflict between those who supported the Kalmar Union and those who wanted independence.
Q: Who was the regent of Sweden at the time?
A: The regent of Sweden at the time was Sten Sture the Younger.
Q: How long did Christian II besiege Stockholm?
A: Christian II besieged Stockholm for four months.
Q: What happened to Sten Sture the Younger?
A: Sten Sture the Younger was killed in battle, and his body was dug up and burned at the stake.
Q: What was the reason for the heresy trials?
A: The reason for the heresy trials was that the people of Stockholm had replaced Archbishop Gustav Trolle, which was considered a crime against the Church.
Q: What was Christian II's nickname after the killings?
A: Christian II became known as "Christian the Tyrant" after the killings.
