1606 in Denmark explained

Events from the year 1606 in Denmark.

Incumbents

• Monarch – Christian IV^[1]

Events

• 20 March Sorø Pharmacy is established in Sorø.^[2]

Undated

• The first part of Rosenborg Castle is constructed.
• Christian IV's 2nd Greenland Expedition is sent to Greenland under the command of Godske Lindenov.
• Christian IV embarks on a comprehensive upgrade of Copenhagen's fortifications which will last 20 years.
• The main building of Trods Katholm is constructed.

Births

• 27 March Hans Svane, statesman (died 1668)
• 10 July Corfitz Ulfeldt, statesman, and one of the most notorious traitors in Danish history (died 1664)

Full date missing

• Karen Sehested, court official and landowner (died 1672)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christian IV: Scandinavian king. Encyclopedia Britannica. 19 November 2019. en.
2. Web site: Sorø Apotek. Danish. coneliand.dk. 19 August 2019.