What capital was Sweden's before Stockholm?

Answer 1

Before Stockholm became the capital of Sweden, the city of Kalmar served as the capital during the late Middle Ages. Kalmar was significant due to its strategic location and its role in the Kalmar Union, which united the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden under a single monarch in the 14th and 15th centuries. However, by the late 16th century, Stockholm was officially established as the capital, reflecting its growing importance and centrality in Swedish politics and trade.