Battle of Haraker

The Battle of Haraker was fought on 17 April 1464 at the village of Haraker, Västmanland, approximately 20 kilometers north of the city of Västerås in Sweden. The Swedish separatist army, under the command of the Bishop of Linköping, Kettil Karlsson, defeated King Christian I's Danish army.

Battle of Haraker
Part of the 1463–1464 Swedish uprising against Christian I
Date17 April 1464
Location
Haraker, Västmanland, Sweden
59°47′11″N 16°25′55″E
Result

Swedish separatist victory

  • Unionists retreat to Stockholm Castle.
  • Christian I was deposed as king of Sweden
  • Charles VIII of Sweden becomes king of Sweden for a second time.
Belligerents
Swedish separatists Denmark
Swedish unionists
Commanders and leaders
Bishop Kettil Karlsson
Sten Sture the Elder		 King Christian I
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown 1,200 killed (Swedish estimate)
Battle of Haraker
Location of Haraker in Sweden with present-day administrative borders.
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