The Stockholm Bloodbath marked a pivotal moment in Scandinavian history, especially in the struggle between Sweden and Denmark for dominance. After King Christian II of Denmark successfully invaded Sweden, he sought to quell resistance and consolidate his power by executing prominent Swedish nobles. Between November 8 and 10, 1520, around 100 men were executed. Many of the victims were political opponents and key figures in the Swedish resistance, highlighted by their noble status and influence. The executions were overseen by the Danish king himself, lending an air of authority and malice to the act. The public executions, carried out in a square before a gathered crowd, were intended to serve as a warning against dissent and restore order in the newly taken territory.The event took place in Stockholm, which had recently fallen to Danish forces during the ongoing conflict between Sweden and Denmark, known as the Kalmar Union struggle. The Bloodbath's immediate aftermath resulted in widespread fear and uncertainty among the populace, further entrenching Danish control but sowing the seeds for future resistance against foreign rule. In the long run, these murders sparked a fierce nationalist movement in Sweden, leading ultimately to the dissolution of the Kalmar Union and Sweden's increased desire for independence, culminating in the eventual rise of a separate Swedish kingdom.