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1480s in Denmark

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Events from the 1480s in Denmark.

Incumbents

  • Monarch — King Christian I (until 21 May 1481), King John
  • Steward of the Realm — Erik Ottesen Rosenkrantz (1456–80), Strange Nielsen Strangesen Bild (1482–87), Poul Laxmand (1489–1502)

Events

  • 1481 – John becomes King of Denmark
  • 1482 – Copenhagen University Library is founded.
  • 1484 – Køge Friary is founded on land donated by the king.

Births

  • 1 July 1481 – Christian II of Denmark (d. 1559)
  • 24 June 1485 – Elizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg (d. 1555 in Germany)

Date unknown

  • – Christiern Pedersen, scholar and publisher (d. 1554)
  • – Eske Bille, diplomat and statesman (d. 1552)
  • – Willehad of Denmark, one of the Martyrs of Gorkum (d. 1572)
  • – Jacob the Dacian, Franciscan missionary to the Purépecha (d. 1566)
  • – Skipper Clement, leader of the peasant rebellion that was part of Count's Feud (d. 1536)
  • – Stygge Krumpen, last bishop of Børglum (d. 1551)
  • – Hans Rev, last pre-Reformation Bishop of Oslo (d. 1545)

Deaths

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  • 21 May – Christian I, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (born 1421) 1483

  • 18 May – Christina of Saxony, Queen consort of Denmark (born 1461 in Saxony) ;1486

  • 23 June – Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland (born 1456)

References

References

  1. "Christian I: Scandinavian king".
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