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1864 in Denmark
Explore 28 historical events and records for Denmark in 1864.
Historical records for Denmark in 1864
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January
February
Battle of Konigshugel
In the Battle of Konigshugel Austrian forces commanded by General Gondrecourt push the Danes back to the Dannevirke
Battle of Konigshugel
In the Battle of Konigshugel Austrian forces commanded by General Gondrecourt push the Danes back to the Dannevirke
Battle of Konigshugel
De Meza abandons the Dannevirke and withdraws to Flensburg; 600 men are captured or killed, he is also forced to abandon important heavy artillery
Battle of Arnis
The Prussians cross the frozen Schlei at Arnis and defeat the Danes
Battle of Sankelmark
The Austrians are stopped from halting the Danish retreat
Capture of Dannevirke
The loss of the Dannevirke without a fight which had played a big role in Danish national mythology causes a shock in Denmark and de Meza has to resign from the supreme command
Capture of Kolding
Some Prussian hussars, in the excitement of a cavalry skirmish, cross the north frontier of Schleswig into Denmark and occupy the town of Kolding
Invasion of Denmark
Some Prussian hussars, in the excitement of a cavalry skirmish, cross the north frontier of Schleswig into Denmark and occupy the town of Kolding
March
Invasion of Denmark
A new agreement is signed between the powers under which the compacts of 1852 are declared invalid
Invasion of Denmark
The status of the Duchies within the Danish monarchy are subjected to a new understanding
April
Siege of Fredericia
The Danish army commanded by General Niels Christian Lunding, on direct order from the Minister of War, abandons Fredericia, which was besieged by Austrians
May
Conference of London
The Conference of London leads to a ceasefire, which soon breaks down, as as there is not an agreement on territorial oundaries
June
Conference of London
The conference of London breaks up without having arrived at any conclusion
Invasion of Holstein
The Prince's Life Regiment was the last unit of the Danish army to leave Schleswig and Holstein
Invasion of Schleswig
The Prince's Life Regiment was the last unit of the Danish army to leave Schleswig and Holstein
July
Battle of Lundby
A Danish force commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Beck attacks a Prussian force, last battle of the Second Schleswig War
Monrad Government
The Monrad Government ends in Copenhagen, concluding this term as Council President of Denmark.
Second Bluhme Government
Begins the Second Bluhme Government in Copenhagen and serves as Council President of Denmark.
August
Peace Treaty
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Rule of Holstein
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
Rule of Schleswig
The preliminaries of a peace treaty are signed, the King of Denmark renounces all his rights in the duchies in favour of the Emperor of Austria and the King of Prussia
October
Rule of Holstein
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Rule of Lauenburg
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Rule of Schleswig
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Treaty of Vienna
As a result of the peace settlement, the land area of the Danish monarchy decreased by 40% and the total population reduced from 2.6 million to 1.6 million (about 38.5%). The Danish frontier had retreated about 250 km as measured from the furthest corner of the Duchy of Lauenburg to the new frontier on the Kongea river
Treaty of Vienna
In the Treaty of Vienna Denmark cedes Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg to Prussia and Austria
Other events (month unknown)
Prime Minister of Denmark
Appointed Prime Minister of Denmark, 2nd term
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