1678 in Denmark
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Incumbents
- Monarch â Christian V[1]
- Grand Chancellor â Frederik Ahlefeldt
Events
Scanian War
- 18 January â Battle of Warksow, the Swedish navy defeats the forces of Denmark-Norway and Brandenburg-Prussia.
- 22â24 September â Invasion of Rügen, the allied forces of Denmark-Norway and Brandenburg-Prussia occupy Rügen.
Births
- 24 June â Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve, Count of Samsø, admiral and illegitimate son of Christian V (died 1719)
- 30 November â Gregorius Klauman, businessman and judge (died 1752)
Deaths
- 5 October â Hedevig Ulfeldt, daughter of king Christian IV (born 1626)