1480s in Denmark

Denmark-related events during the 1480s

Events from the 1480s in Denmark.

Incumbents

  • Monarch — King Christian I (until 21 May 1481),[1] King John[2]
  • 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[2]
  • 1482 – Copenhagen University Library is founded.
  • 1484 – Køge Friary is founded on land donated by the king.

Births

Date unknown

  • c. 1480 – Christiern Pedersen, scholar and publisher (d. 1554)
  • c. 1480 – Eske Bille, diplomat and statesman (d. 1552)
  • c. 1482 – Willehad of Denmark, one of the Martyrs of Gorkum (d. 1572)
  • c. 1484 – Jacob the Dacian, Franciscan missionary to the Purépecha (d. 1566)
  • c. 1484 – Skipper Clement, leader of the peasant rebellion that was part of Count's Feud (d. 1536)
  • c. 1485Stygge Krumpen, last bishop of Børglum (d. 1551)
  • c. 1489Hans Rev, last pre-Reformation Bishop of Oslo (d. 1545)

Deaths

1481

1483

1486

References

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