Stockholm

under the command of the widow of Sture, stood a siege of four months, during which period the rest of the country was subdued, and on Nov. 4, Christian was crowned King of Sweden. He was one of the most cruel monsters of history, and is known as “ The Nero of the North.” Sweden revolted under Gustavus Vasa, who expelled the Danish garrisons and beeame king of Sweden, and founder of the illustrious house of Vasa.