Which famous Swedish family did Eric XIV order the execution of?
The Sture family
The Vasa family
The Oxenstierna family
The Grip family
Answer
In 1567, Eric XIV ordered the execution of several members of the Sture family, a powerful noble family in Sweden. This event is believed to have marked the beginning of his mental instability.
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