1620 in Denmark

Decades:	1600s ; 1610s ; 1620s ; 1630s ; 1640s ;
See also:	Other events of 1620 ; List of years in Denmark

Last updated July 15, 2025

Incumbents

Monarch – Christian IV ^[1]

Events

10 May – An expedition led by Admiral Ove Gjedde arrives in Ceylon
19 November – The Tranquebar Treaty is signed with the Nayak of Tanjore, giving Denmark possession of Tharangambadi (Danish: Trankebar) and the right to construct Fort Dansborg.^[2]

Undated

The construction of the original Knippelsbro is completed.

Births

Undated

Dina Vinhofvers, silk worker and accuser of Corfitz Ulfeldt (died 1651)

Deaths

11 April – Steen Ottesen Brahe, privy counsellor and landowner (born 1547)
4 August – Karen Roeds, accused witch

References

↑ "Christian IV: Scandinavian king". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
↑ The Bengal and Agra Annual Guide and Gazetteer. W. Rushton and Company. 1841. p. 415.

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[1] "Christian IV: Scandinavian king". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 19 November 2019.

[2] The Bengal and Agra Annual Guide and Gazetteer. W. Rushton and Company. 1841. p. 415.

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