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1559 in Denmark

Explore 4 historical events and records for Denmark in 1559.

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Historical records for Denmark in 1559

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January

1 January 1559

Accession

Frederick II · Copenhagen · House / House of Oldenburg

Frederick II succeeds Christian III as King of Denmark and Norway

1 January 1559

Death of Christian III

Christian III · Koldinghus · House / House of Oldenburg

Christian III dies and the Danish throne passes to Frederick II

25 January 1559

Death of Christian II

Christian II · Kalundborg · House / House of Oldenburg

Death of Christian II former King of Denmark Norway and Sweden

Other events (month unknown)

1559

Death of Christian III

Christian III · House / House of Oldenburg

Death of Christian III

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