Events from the year 1592 in Sweden
Incumbents
Monarch – John III then Sigismund
Events
- Wedding between the King's brother Duke Charles and Christina of Holstein-Gottorp. 17 November - John III is succeeded by his son, the Polish electoral monarch Sigismund III Vasa, which create a personal union between Protestant Sweden and Catholic Poland. This is opposed by both the Royal Council and Duke Charles, who unite against him.
Births
17 January - Sigrid Banér, Swedish letter writer (died 1669) - Clas Fleming (admiral), admiral and administrator (died 1644) October - Gustav Horn, Count of Pori, soldier and politician (died 1657) - Johan Björnsson Printz, governor (died 1663) - Johannes Matthiae Gothus, professor (died 1670)
Deaths
17 November - John III, monarch (born 1537)