1651 in Denmark

Events from the year 1651 in Denmark.

Incumbents

Monarch – Frederick III Steward of the Realm – Corfitz Ulfeldt (until July), Joachim Gersdorff

Events 11 July – The dispute between Corfitz Ulfeldt and Dina Winhofers culminates with the latter's execution. Ulfeldt and his family secretly leave Copenhagen on 4 July.

Undated The House of the Holy Ghost in Copenhagen is turned over to the Church of the Holy Ghost. Kunstkammeret ("Royal Art Cabinet") is mentioned for the first time. Plague rages in Denmark.

Births

15 July Mogens Skeel, nobleman (died 1694) 22 March Leo Ulfeldt, nobleman (died 1716 in Austria)

Deaths 7 July – Dina Vinhofvers, silk worker and accuser of Corfitz Ulfeldt (born 1620)

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