What the records say
- When
- 29 Apr 1521
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 59.63° N, 16.62° E
- Description
- 1521 battle of the Swedish War of Liberation
Battle of Västerås
1521 battle of the Swedish War of Liberation
The Battle of Västerås was a battle in the Swedish War of Liberation that took place on Badelundaåsen, northeast of Västerås, Sweden on April 29, 1521. The Swedish troops, led by Gustav Vasa, defeated the Danish force, led by Didrik Slagheck, and conquered Västerås.
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