The earliest mention of Stockholm in in writing dates from 1252. At the time it was an important trade central for the iron trade from the mines in Bergslagen
?, since it was here that foregin ships made their purchases.
Timeline:
- 1252: First mention.
- 1350: The Black Death enters the city.
- 1388: The city is given full city rights, as ratified by king Albrekt.
- 1419: Stockholm becomes the capital of Sweden.
- 1471: The [Battle of Brunkeberg]? is won by Sten Sture the elder, and the Danish are ousted.
- 1520: The Stockholm bloodbath is perpetrated by [Cristian II]? of Denmark.
- 1523: [Gustav I]? marches into Stockholm.
- 1622: First preserved map of Stockholm dates from this year.
- 1697: The old castle, Tre Kronor, burns to the ground.
- 1719: The city narrowly escape Russian invasion.
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