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[Who shot Erik XIV?].

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  • 1Med. klin., Karlskoga lasarett, Karlskoga.

Nordisk Medicinhistorisk Arsbok
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
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Forensic evidence confirms King Erik XIV of Sweden was shot in the arm in 1569, as supported by historical accounts and skeletal examination. This injury likely incapacitated him for the remainder of his life.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Historical Criminology
  • Swedish Royal History

Background:

  • King Erik XIV of Sweden was dethroned in 1568 and imprisoned.
  • His imprisonment was precarious due to loyalists and enemies, including his guard Olof Gustafsson Stenbock.
  • An incident in 1569 led to King Erik being shot by Olof Gustafsson Stenbock.

Discussion:

  • The article examines historical accounts and forensic evidence to confirm the shooting of King Erik XIV.
  • Evidence includes contemporary narratives and findings from a 1958 examination of the King's remains.
  • The injury, a gunshot to the left forearm, is corroborated by a healed fracture on the left humerus.

Key Insights:

  • Skeletal analysis in 1958 revealed a healed fracture consistent with a gunshot wound.

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  • Historical records and forensic findings converge to validate the 1569 shooting incident.
  • The King survived for eight years with a severely impaired arm.

    • Outlook:

    • Further interdisciplinary research can illuminate the long-term health impacts on King Erik XIV.
    • This case highlights the value of integrating historical documents with forensic science.
    • Understanding such historical events provides insights into 16th-century Swedish political intrigue and justice.