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The Defense of Öresten fortress ( Swedish: Slaget vid Örestens fästning; 1470) was an event where king Christian I of Denmark raided the castle in Öresten with his troops, which was defended by Sten Sture the elder. The battle later ended in a Swedish victory.

The Defense of Öresten fortress
Date 1470 Location Öresten, Sweden Result Swedish victory
Belligerents
Sweden	Kalmar Union
Commanders and leaders
Sten Sture the Elder	Christian I of Denmark
Strength
Unknown	Unknown

Öresten fortress

Öresten fortress was a strategically placed castle, which was located on a high cliff. This placement would facilitate fighting enemies and defending Swedens western border. The castle was most likely built around 1360s, the same time as the castles Opensten and Elfsborg arose. During the time Öresten fortress was built, Sweden and Denmark had constant border conflicts. The land border with Denmark was only 20 miles away from the fortress. The castle had its first mention in 1366 when it was handed over to king Valdemar IV of Denmark. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

In 1435 during Engelbrekts rebellion, the castle had collapsed. Not until 14 years later, a peasant named Karl Knutsson decided to rebuild the castle. Later on, in 1521, the castle gradually had its decline. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

See also

• Dano-Swedish war (1470-1471)

• Sten Sture The Elder

References