1500s in Denmark

Denmark-related events during the 1500s

Events from the 1500s in Denmark.

Incumbents

  • Monarch — King John[1]
  • Steward of the Realm — Poul Laxmand, until 1502

Events

1500
  • 17 February – The Danish troops are defeated in the Battle of Hemmingstedt.
1502
  • Tyge Krabbe succeeds Eskil Gøye as Marshal of the Realm

Births

The ledgerstone of Eskul Gøye. Drawing by Søren Abildgaard, 1769.

Deaths

1506
  • 20 April – Eskil Gøye, Marshal of the Realm and landowner

References

  1. ^ "John: king of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Christian III: Scandinavian king". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
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