1620 in Denmark
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Events from the year 1620 in Denmark.
Incumbents
[edit]- Monarch – Christian IV[1]
Events
[edit]- 10 May – an expedition led by Admiral Ove Gjedde arrives in Ceylon
- 19 November – a treaty is signed with the Nayak of Tanjore, giving Denmark possession of Tharangambadi (Danish: Trankebar) and the right to construct Fort Dansborg.[2]
Undated
- The construction of the original Knippelsbro is completed.
Births
[edit]Undated
- Dina Vinhofvers, silk worker and accuser of Corfitz Ulfeldt (died 1651)
Deaths
[edit]- 11 April – Steen Ottesen Brahe, privy counsellor and landowner (born 1547)
- 4 August – Karen Roeds, accused witch
References
[edit]- ^ "Christian IV: Scandinavian king". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ The Bengal and Agra Annual Guide and Gazetteer. W. Rushton and Company. 1841. p. 415.
