by Andrew Marshall

What was the Engelbrekt Rebellion (1434-1436)?

Introduction The Engelbrekt rebellion (Engelbrektsupproret, or Swedish Revolt) was an uprising during 1434-1436 led by Swedish miner and nobleman Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson and directed against Eric of Pomerania, the king of the Kalmar Union. The uprising, with its centre in Dalarna and Bergslagen, spread throughout Svealand and Götaland. The rebellion caused erosion within the unity of… Read More

by Andrew Marshall

Who was Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson?

Introduction Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson (1390s to 04 May 1436) was a Swedish nobleman and nationalist rebel leader and statesman. He was the leader of the Engelbrekt rebellion in 1434 against Eric of Pomerania, king of the Kalmar Union. Engelbrekt Parish (Engelbrekts församling) and Engelbrekt Church (Engelbrektskyrkan) in the Church of Sweden Diocese of Stockholm were both… Read More