Jödde Stims uprising

Jödde Stims uprising, also called the Madesjö uprising (Swedish: Madesjöupproret) was an uprising in Möre, Småland, in 1624. The rebels were lead by Jödde Stims, but the uprising was eventually defeated. The uprising was directed against their commander, Patrick Ruthven.

Jödde Stims uprising
Date1624
Location
Möre, Småland
Result Uprising quelled
Belligerents
Sweden Peasants and knights in Småland
Possibly Supported by

Poland–Lithuania
Commanders and leaders
Sven Håkansson
Bengt Kafle
Jonas Rothovius
Jödda Stims  
Units involved
Kronoberg Regiment
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Atleast 5 executed
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