This would have a profound effect on Finland, which was at the time a province under Swedish rule. The new king was intent on solidifying his power. To achieve his goals, he embraced the Reformation, which was sweeping through northern Europe.
Jaunais karalis vēlējās nostiprināt savu varu, un, lai īstenotu savu nodomu, viņš atbalstīja reformāciju, kas jau bija izplatījusies pa visu Ziemeļeiropu.