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Russo-Swedish War of 1554–1557

Russo-Swedish War of 1554–1557
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The Russo-Swedish War of 1554–1557, considered a prelude to the Livonian War of 1558–1583, arose out of border skirmishes. It ended when the parties agreed on a truce in the Treaty of Novgorod (1557). The war ended inconclusively.

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Which happened first?

Timeline

  1. Italian War of 1551–15591551–1559
  2. 1552 Siege of EgerSeptember 9, 1552 – October 17, 1552
  3. Russo-Swedish War of 1554–1557 (this page)1554–1557
  4. Battle of PanipatNovember 5, 1556
  5. Livonian WarJanuary 17, 1558 – May 26, 1583
  6. Battle of OkehazamaJune 12, 1560

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