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Gustavus Vasa, Liberator 105
tian’s Swedish government had departed for Denmark.
But the capital itself held out a long time against Gus-
tavus, for the Danes controlled the entrance to the city
from the sea, and could provide the city with men and
supplies. This Gustavus could not prevent for he had
no fleet. By land his forces consisted entirely of peas-
ants, who were indeed brave fighters, but untrained.
At seed ’time and harvest the majority had to return
home to their fields.
Fortunately for Sweden, Christian had become in-
volved in a war with Ltibeck. From this wealthy city
Gustavus could now secure ships and trained soldiers.
Stockholm was completely invested and the siege
pressed with vigor.
Gustavus Elected King. His Entry into Stockholm.
On June 6, 1523, Gustavus was unanimously elected
king by a Riksdag in Strengnas. At midsummer Stock-
holm surrendered. The city had long been in a deplora-
ble condition. Wooden structures had been torn down
and used for fuel or defense, food and ammunition
failed, and famine and pestilence raged. On midsum-
mer eve Gustavus made his solemn entry into the
devastated capital.
Final Dissolution of the Union. The union between
Sweden and Denmark was dissolved forever. After
having been abused by such men as Eric of Pomerania
and Christian II, it could not be renewed. The liberty-
loving Swedish people could not endure such bonds.
A History of Sweden. 8.
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