What the records say
- When
- 10 Jun 1564
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 57.33° N, 17.25° E
- Description
- 1564 battle
- Naval
- yes
First Battle of Öland
1564 battle
The First Battle of Öland, was part of the Nordic Seven Years War (1563-1570), which broke out as a result of King Erik XIV’s claim for dominion over the Baltic Sea, which "challenged the trade interests of both Denmark and the Hanseatic city of Lubeck".
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