1550s in Denmark

Denmark-related events during the 1550s

Events from the 1550s in Denmark.

Incumbents

Events

20 August 1559: Coronatio Regis et equitum auratorum creatio, Hafniæ, post gestum bellum Dithmarsicum, eadem æstate, 20. Augusti.
1550
1554
  • Otte Krumpen succeeds Erik Eriksen Banner as Marshal of the Realm.
1559

Births

  • 28 October 1554 – Enevold Kruse, noble and Governor-general of Norway (died 1621)
  • 24 August 1556 – Sophia Brahe, noble (died 1643)

Undated

  • c. 1558 – Christence Kruckow, noble and accused witch (died 1621)

Deaths

1551

  • 21 January – Stygge Krumpen, bishop (b. c. 1485)

1552

  • 9 February – Eske Bille, diplomat and statesman (b. c. 1480)

1554

  • 16 January – Christiern Pedersen, scholar and publisher (b. c. 1480)

1555

  • Mads Hak, composer (date unknown)
  • 10 April – Ove Bille, bishop and royal chancellor

1556

1558

1559

References

  1. ^ a b "Christian III: Scandinavian king". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Frederick II: king of Denmark and Norway". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  3. ^ "Christian II: Scandinavian king". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
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