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1641 In Denmark
The following is a list of events that occurred in the year 1641 in Denmark. Incumbents *List of Danish monarchs, Monarch – Christian IV of Denmark, Christian IV *Steward of the Realm (Denmark), Steward of the Realm – Corfitz Ulfeldt Events *18 March – The first Denmark–Portugal relations, diplomatic relations between Denmark and Portugal are established when Portuguese diplomats Francisco de Sousa Coutinho and António Moniz de Carvalho are sent to Copenhagen. Christian IV choses not to offer the diplomats a formal audience as he did not wish to compromise the neutrality of Denmark in the Spain as part of the Portuguese Restoration War, Restoration War. *9 November – Maren Spliid, probably the best known alleged victim of the witch hunt, persecution of witches in Denmark, is burned. Undated *A new set of statues for the University of Copenhagen are issued. *Hans Ulrik Gyldenløve is appointed as ''lensmann, lensmand'' [bailiff] of the three castles, the Kronborg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Jacob Madsen
Jacob Madsen (1596 – 21 May 1653) was a Danish merchant, shipowner and builder with close ties to the crown during the late reign of Christian IV of Denmark, Christian IV. He was mayor of Christianshavn from 1641 to 1653. Career Madsen was born in Visby on the island of Gotland. Nothing else is known about his early life but in 1625 he settled in Copenhagen where he was already a major supplier of timber from Gotland. He soon became one of the most important business partners of the crown, supplying it with timber and other building materials, farm supplies for the navy, munitions, and provisions. Madsen was also involved in a number of major construction projects, usually in collaboration with others, such as Antvorskov, Copenhagen Castle, Church of Golmen, housing in Strædet, Læderstræde and Nybioder, Christian IV's Brewhouse and the never completed Saint Anna Rotunda. In 1647, following a fire on Slotsholmen, he was charged with repair work on the Christian IV's Arsenal, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1590s In Denmark
Events from the 1590s in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch – Christian IV * Steward of the Realm – Christoffer Valkendorff (from 1596) Events 1591 *4 July – Christopher Perkins has his first audience with Christian IV after his appointment as British ambassador to Denmark *Katholm Castle is completed on the Djursland peninsula. 1592 *23 May Mariager is incorporated as a market town. 1593 *Arngrímur Jónsson publishes ''Brevis commentarius de Islandia'', a ''Brief Commentary on Iceland'' 1594 * Giacomo Castelvetro visits Denmark 1596 *26 August – The coronation of Christian IV of Denmark. 1597 * 27 November – The wedding of Christian IV and Anne Catherine of Brandenburg takes places at Haderslevhus, making Anne Catherine queen consort of Denmark. Births * 27 October 1593 – Christoffer Urne, statesman and landholder (died 1663) * 12 January 1594 – Gregers Krabbe, Governor-general of Norway (died 1655) * 29 December 1594 – Ove Gjedde, admiral (died 1660) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Lykke
Anne Lykke (30 April 1595 – 1641) was a Danish noblewoman and royal mistress of Christian, Prince Elect of Denmark. Early life Anne Henriksdatter Lykke was born into one of Denmark's more prosperous noble families. She was the daughter of the noble statesman Henrik Lykke (1555–1611) and Karen Frandsdatter Banner (1559–1616). She was born at Vordingborg Castle, where her father was sheriff. During 1615, Anne married nobleman Cai Rantzau (1591–1623), governor of several royal palaces. In 1616, her only child, daughter Sophie, (1616–1635) was born at Copenhagen Castle where Rantzau was sheriff. In 1621, Rantzau was appointed General Commissioner of war for Danish troops in Holstein. He died in 1623, when Anne was 27 years of age. Following his death, Anne took over the administration of the tenancies until the accounts had been settled. Relation with Prince Christian During May 1625, King Christian IV of Denmark embarked on a military campaign which was later known in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1600 In Denmark
The following is a list of events that occurred in the year 1600 in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch – Christian IV Events Births * 19 March – Anders Bille, Marshal of the Realm (died 1657) Undated * c. 1600 – Corfits Mogensen Ulfeldt, naval officer (died 1644) Deaths * March – Margaret Stuart, second daughter of King James VI of Scotland and Anne of Denmark (born 1598) * 11 March – Hans von Andorf, architect * 23 May – Niels Hemmingsen, theologian (born 1513 Year 1513 (Roman numerals, MDXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. Events January–June * March 9 – Pope Leo X (layman Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici) succe ...) References {{DEFAULTSORT:1600 Denmark Denmark Years of the 17th century in Denmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dansk Kvindebiografisk Leksikon
''Dansk kvindebiografisk leksikon'' ("Biographical Encyclopedia of Danish Women") is a collection of over 1,900 biographies of Danish women from the Middle Ages to the present. The first edition was published in 2001 by Rosinante & Co, Copenhagen. Free searchable online access is available from the website of KVINFO The Danish Center for Research on Women and Gender (KVINFO) is a Danish information center about women's issues. It primarily aims to provide the general public with information about the results of women's studies and gender research undertaken .... ''Kvinfo''. References Danish encyclopedias[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rigborg Brockenhuus
Rigborg Brockenhuus (1579 - 1641), was a Danish noblewoman and lady-in-waiting. She was the central figure in a famous sexual offence case in 1599. Daughter of nobles Laurids Brockenhuus and Karen Skrams, she was the sister of Jakob Brockenhuus and the maternal aunt of Corfitz Ulfeldt. She became maid of honor to the queen, Anne Catherine of Brandenburg in 1598. In 1599, she had an illegitimate son, Holger, with the courtier Frederik Holgersen Rosenkrantz. King Christian IV charged the couple with having broken the conduct of the royal court and the presence of the monarch, as well as the common law of seduction - an exceptional judgment against two nobles. Rosenkrantz was sentenced to have two fingers amputated and to lose his nobility. The seriousness of the sentence was deemed appropriate because Rosenkrantz had been engaged to another woman, Christence Viffert. His sentence was later softened, through the intervention of astronomer Tycho Brahe, to service in the war against the O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1570s In Denmark
Events from the 1570s in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch – Frederick II Events *1579 ** The construction of Skovsbo Castle is completed. Births *1572 ** February 11 – Ellen Marsvin, noble, landowner (died 1649) ** November 23 – Albret Skeel, Admiral of the Realm (died 1639) *1574 ** December 12 – Anne of Denmark, Queen Consort of Scotland, England and Ireland (died 1618) *1577 ** April 12 – Christian IV, King of Denmark (d. 1648) ** October 11 – Jørgen Lunge, Rigsmarsk (died 1619) *1578 ** December 30 – Ulrik of Denmark, duke (died 1624) Deaths * 1575 ** October 24 – Peder Oxe, statesman (b. 1520) References {{DEFAULTSORT:1570s in Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ... Years of the 16th century in Denmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claus Daa (1579–1641)
Claus Daa (6 or 10 April 1579 – 30 March 1641) was a Danish admiral, nobleman and landowner. He served as Admiral of the Realm from 1631 and was awarded the Order of the Elephant in 1633. Biography Daa was born at Ravnstrup manor on Zealand, Denmark. He was the son of Oluf Daa (1547-1600) by his wife Dorthe Henriksdatter Faa née Friis (1543-1618). He went to school in Sorø and at age 12 went abroad to further his education. He spend most of the time in Geneva. He returned to Denmark for Christian IV's coronation in 1596 but travelled to Switzerland and France the following year where he stayed until 1559. He was a courtier (''Hofsinde'') at the royal court from 1600 to 1603. He became a Lieutenant in the heavy cavalry of Jutland in 1609, served with honour in the Kalmar War and was appointed to ''Ritmester''. In 1625, he became a member of the Privy Council A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a state, typically, but not always, in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chalice
A chalice (from Latin 'mug', borrowed from Ancient Greek () 'cup') or goblet is a footed cup intended to hold a drink. In religious practice, a chalice is often used for drinking during a ceremony or may carry a certain symbolic meaning. Religious use Christian The ancient Roman ''calix'' was a drinking vessel consisting of a bowl fixed atop a stand, and was in common use at banquets. In Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, Lutheranism and some other Christian denominations, a chalice is a standing cup used to hold sacramental wine during the Eucharist (also called the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion). Chalices are often made of precious metal, and they are sometimes richly enamelled and jewelled. The gold goblet was symbolic for family and tradition. Chalices have been used since the early church. Because of Jesus' command to his disciples to "Do this in remembrance of me." (), and Paul's account of the Eucharistic rite in , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maribo Cathedral
Maribo Cathedral ( da, Maribo Domkirke) is a Gothic cathedral church in Maribo on the island of Lolland in the southeast of Denmark. It was originally part of Maribo Abbey which was founded in the early 15th century. The chancel, the oldest section of the cathedral, probably dates from 1416. The plan of the church is unusual in that the chancel is at the west end of the building rather than the east as a result of the design instructions left by Saint Bridget.Kirsten Weber-Andersen, Otto Norn, Aage Roussell, Gertrud Købke Knudsen, "Maribo Domkirke" ''Danmarks kirker: Maribo amt, Volume 8'', 1951, Nationalmuseet, pages 29-88. Retrieved 13 August 2013. History Maribo church was originally dedicated to the < ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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