Stockholm Bloodbath, Historical event in Sweden
The Stockholm Bloodbath was a series of events leading to the execution of nobles in Sweden.
In November 1520, King Christian II of Denmark ordered the execution.
This event is seen as a pivotal moment in Swedish history.
The Stockholm Bloodbath took place in Stortorget, the oldest square in Stockholm.
The massacre cemented Christian II's nickname as 'Christian the Tyrant'.
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