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1700 in Denmark

Explore 4 historical events and records for Denmark in 1700.

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Historical records for Denmark in 1700

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March

1 March 1700

Danish Calendar Reform

Romer, Ole Christensen · Copenhagen · Astronomer · Science / Astronomy

Aligns Danish civil dating more closely with most of western Europe.

1 March 1700

Gregorian Calendar Introduced

Romer, Ole Christensen · Copenhagen · Astronomer · Science / Astronomy

Helps introduce the Gregorian calendar in Denmark-Norway.

April

April 1700

Invasion of Holstein-Gottorp

Frederick IV · Holstein-Gottorp · Warfare / Great Northern War

Frederick IV invades Holstein-Gottorp, Sweden's ally, at the opening of the Great Northern War.

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1700

Anti-Swedish Alliance

Frederick IV · Warfare / Great Northern War

Frederick IV joins Peter I and Augustus II in the coalition against Charles XII of Sweden.

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