1641 in Denmark
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The following is a list of events that occurred in the year 1641 in Denmark.
Incumbents
Events
- 18 March – The first diplomatic relations between Denmark-Norway and Portugal are established when Portuguese diplomats Francisco de Sousa Coutinho and António Moniz de Carvalho are sent to Copenhagen. Christian IV chose not to offer the diplomats a formal audience as he did not wish to compromise the neutrality of Denmark-Norway in the Spain as part of the Restoration War.[2]
- 9 November – Maren Spliid, probably the best known alleged victim of the 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 lensmand [bailiff] of the three castles, the Kronborg, Frederiksborg and Abrahamstrup (now the Jægerspris Castle).
- Christian IV starts the construction of Roskilde Kongevej (completed in 1642).[3]
- Corfitz Ulfeldt is appointed as Steward of the Realm.
- Jacob Madsen becomes mayor of Copenhagen.
Culture
Architecture
- Christian IV's Chapel at Roskilde Cathedral is completed by Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger (finishing the work started by his brother Lorenz van Steenwinckel).
Art
- Altarpiece of Maribo Cathedral.
- The pulpit of Øster Snede Church.
- A chalice created by Klaus Christensen (Odense) is presented to Viby Church by Knud Ulfeld til Urup (1600-46) in commemoration of his wife Anne Lykke of Hverringe (1595-1641).
Births
Full date missing
- Frederik Giedde, admiral (died 1717)
Deaths
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- 30 March – Claus Daa, admiral and landowner (born 1579)
- 16 September – Rigborg Brockenhuus, noblewoman (born 1579).[4]
- 9 November – Maren Spliid, alleged witch (born c. 1600)
- 26 November – Hedwig of Denmark, princess (born 1581)
- Full date missing
- Anne Lykke, noblewoman and landowner (born 1595).[5]
- Rigborg Brockenhuus, lady-in-waiting (born 1579)
Publications
- Ole Worm: De aureo cornu