1617 in Denmark

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The following is a list of events that occurred in the year 1617 in Denmark .

Incumbents

• Monarch – Christian IV ^[1]

Events

• 12 October – The Witchcraft Act of 1617 (Danish: Trolddomsforordningen af 1617) is signed into law by Christian IV, leading to a surge in witch trials in Denmark from 1617 to 1625 referred to as The Great Witch Hunt. ^[2]

Undated

• Glückstadt is founded by Christian IV in the Duchy of Holstein.
• Trinity Church begins construction in Kristianstad, then a part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Births

• 6 January – Christoffer Gabel, statesman (died 1673)
• 6 October – Vitus Bering, poet and historian (died 1675)

References

1. "Christian IV: Scandinavian king". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
2. Hoffmann, Jonah (17 December 2021). "The 17th Century World of Witchcraft". Salem Witch Museum.