1741 in Denmark explained

Events from the year 1741 in Denmark.

Incumbents

• Monarch  - Christian VI^[1]
• Prime minister  - Johan Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg

Events

• 13 January – The Conventicle Act of 1741 is enacted.^[2]
• 6 May HDMS Elephanten is launched at the Royal Danish Dockyard.

UndatedThe Copenhagen Stocks House is opened to civilian prisoners.

Culture

• Ludvig Holberg's Niels Klim's Underground Travels is published.

Births

• 3 February – Charlotte Elisabeth Henriette Holstein, courtier (died 1809)
• 16 February – Margrethe von der Lühe, courtier (died 1826)

Full date unknown

• Cornelius Høyer, miniatures painter (died 1804)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christian VI Scandinavian king . Encyclopedia Britannica . 18 November 2019 . en.
2. Web site: konventikel lex.dk . 2022-04-08 . Den Store Danske . da.