Treaty of Malmö

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Treaty of Malmö

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1524 treaty establishing terms between Denmark and Sweden after the Swedish War of Liberation.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Malmö (Swedish: Malmö recess) was an agreement between Frederick I of Denmark–Norway and Gustav Vasa of Sweden, signed on 1 September 1524, after the Swedish War of Liberation. The negotiations were mediated by Lübeck. At the beginning of the negotiations, Frederick I raised the issue of re-establishing the Kalmar Union, but this was sharply rejected by Gustav Vasa and the question was not revisited later.

Career & Major Achievements

The terms of the treaty were such that Denmark was to keep Blekinge and the Swedish troops were to hold Ranrike (Viken) until the issue was resolved. By 1532, no agreement had been reached, and Ranrike was returned to Denmark–Norway in exchange for 1,200 guilders. The question of Gotland was set aside and was to be decided by a committee of representatives from various Hanseatic cities in Lübeck at Pentecost the following year.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Until then, both Gustav Vasa's and Søren Norby's troops were to leave Gotland, and the island would remain with the party that held control over the fortress of Visborg on 1 September. As Norby remained in control of Visborg, and thus the island was to be controlled by Denmark.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1524: 1524 Milestone — The Treaty of Malmö (Swedish: Malmö recess) was an agreement between Frederick I of Denmark–Norway and Gustav Vasa of Sweden, signed on 1 September 1524, after the Swedish War of Liberation.
2. 1532: 1532 Milestone — By 1532, no agreement had been reached, and Ranrike was returned to Denmark–Norway in exchange for 1,200 guilders.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Malmö

True or False: “True or false: The Treaty of Malmö immediately and permanently resolved the status of Gotland.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The treaty did not resolve Gotland's status; instead, it set aside the decision for a committee of Hanseatic representatives in Lübeck to decide at Pentecost the following year.

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