1746 in Denmark explained

Events from the year 1746 in Denmark.

Incumbents

• Monarch – Christian VI (until 6 August),^[1] Frederick V^[2]
• Prime minister – Johan Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg

Events

• 7 April Johann Andreas Mühlensteth, pharmacist (died 1819)
• 23 March The County of Ledreborg is established by Johan Ludvig Holstein from the manors of Ledreborg and Skullerupholm as well as Hulegården, Kornerupgård, Breientvedgården, Bonderup (sold 1764), Næsbyholm (sold 1764) and Bavelse (sold 1764).
• 6 August Frederick V becomes King of Denmark and Norway

Births

• 2 July – Hardenack Otto Conrad Zinck, composer (died 1832)
• 3 July – Sophia Magdalena of Denmark, Queen consort of Sweden (died 1813 in Sweden)
• 5 August Pierre Paul Ferdinand Mourierm Danish Asiatic Company trader and landowner (died 1836)

Undated

• Birgitte Sofie Gabel, noble and courtier (died 1769)

Deaths

• 1 August – Justine Cathrine Rosenkrantz, lady-in-waiting, noble and spy (born 1659)
• 6 August – Christian VI, King of Denmark (born 1699)
• 13 November – Michael Fabritius, businessman (died 1697)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christian VI: Scandinavian king. Encyclopedia Britannica. 18 November 2019. en.
2. Web site: Frederick V: king of Denmark and Norway. Encyclopedia Britannica. 18 November 2019. en.