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1563 in Denmark

Explore 3 historical events and records for Denmark in 1563.

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Historical records for Denmark in 1563

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May

May 1563

Naval Mobilization

Trolle, Herluf · Baltic Sea · Danish Admiral · Warfare / Northern Seven Years War

Trolle commands Danish naval forces in the opening Baltic campaign

May 1563

War with Sweden Begins

Frederick II · Copenhagen · Warfare / Northern Seven Years War

Frederick II begins war against Sweden over Baltic rivalry

September

4 September 1563

Capture of Alvsborg

Rantzau, Daniel · Alvsborg · Danish Commander · Warfare / Northern Seven Years War

Danish forces capture the strategic fortress of Alvsborg

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