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1785 In Denmark
Events from the year 1785 in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch – Christian VII * Prime minister – Andreas Peter Bernstorff Events * 22 June – The Academy of Surgery is founded in Copenhagen, replacing the Theatrum Anatomico-chirurgicum from 1736. Undated Births * 16 January – Frederikke Løvenskiold, composer (died 1876) * 24 March Else Schøtt, operatic soprani (died 1989) Deaths * 28 May – Johan Peter Suhr, businessman (born 1712) * 10 September – Otto Thott, count, minister of state and bibliophile (born 1703) * 29 December – Johan Herman Wessel, poet (born 1742) References {{DEFAULTSORT:1785 In Denmark 1780s in Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ... Years of the 18th century in Denmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1785
Events January–March * January 1 – The first issue of the ''Daily Universal Register'', later known as ''The Times'', is published in London. * January 7 – Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard and American John Jeffries travel from Dover, England to Calais, France in a hydrogen gas balloon, becoming the first to cross the English Channel by air. * January 11 – Richard Henry Lee is elected as President of the U.S. Congress of the Confederation.''Harper's Encyclopaedia of United States History from 458 A. D. to 1909'', ed. by Benson John Lossing and, Woodrow Wilson (Harper & Brothers, 1910) p167 * January 20 – Battle of Rạch Gầm-Xoài Mút: Invading Siamese forces, attempting to exploit the political chaos in Vietnam, are ambushed and annihilated at the Mekong River, by the Tây Sơn. * January 27 – The University of Georgia in the United States is chartered by the Georgia General Assembly meeting in Savannah. The first students a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 In Denmark
Events from the year 1989 in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch - Margrethe II of Denmark, Margrethe II * Prime minister - Poul Schlüter Events * 26 August – Munkeruphus north of Copenhagen opens its doors to its first exhibition as an exhibition space. * 1 October – Denmark becomes the first country in the world to legalise civil partnerships for same-sex couples. * Full date unknown: ** Tools Design, a consumer products and furniture design studio is founded. Culture Film * 28 January — Both ''Pelle the Conqueror'' and ''Babette's Feast'' art nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Foreign Language Film at the 46th Golden Globe Awards and ''Pelle the Conqueror'' wins the award. Sport * 15 Mette Jacobsen wins two bronze medals in Swimming at the 1989 European Aquatics Championships – Women's 200 metre freestyle, Women's 200 metre freestyle and Creating Swimming at the 1989 European Aquatics Championships – Women's 200 metre butt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1780s In Denmark
Year 178 ( CLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Scipio and Rufus (or, less frequently, year 931 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 178 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Bruttia Crispina marries Commodus, and receives the title of '' Augusta''. * Emperor Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus arrive at Carnuntum in Pannonia, and travel to the Danube to fight against the Marcomanni. Asia * Last (7th) year of ''Xiping'' era and start of ''Guanghe'' era of the Chinese Han Dynasty. * In India, the decline of the Kushan Empire begins. The Sassanides take over Central Asia. Religion * The Montanist heresy is condemned for the first time. Births * Lü Meng, Chinese general (d. 220) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1785 In Denmark
Events from the year 1785 in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch – Christian VII * Prime minister – Andreas Peter Bernstorff Events * 22 June – The Academy of Surgery is founded in Copenhagen, replacing the Theatrum Anatomico-chirurgicum from 1736. Undated Births * 16 January – Frederikke Løvenskiold, composer (died 1876) * 24 March Else Schøtt, operatic soprani (died 1989) Deaths * 28 May – Johan Peter Suhr, businessman (born 1712) * 10 September – Otto Thott, count, minister of state and bibliophile (born 1703) * 29 December – Johan Herman Wessel, poet (born 1742) References {{DEFAULTSORT:1785 In Denmark 1780s in Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark ... Years of the 18th century in Denmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1742 In Norway
Events in the year 1742 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch: Christian VI Events *Molde is incorporated as a city through a royal charter. *Kristiansund is incorporated as a city through a royal charter. Arts and literature Births *10 August – Hans Tank, skipper, merchant and endowment founder (d. 1804). *6 October – Johan Herman Wessel, poet (died 1785) Deaths *13 August – Karen Toller, estate owner and ship owner (born 1662 Events January–March * January 4 – Dziaddin Mukarram Shah becomes the new Sultan of Kedah, an independent kingdom on the Malay Peninsula, upon the death of his father, Sultan Muhyiddin Mansur. * January 10 – At the ...). See also References {{Year in Europe, 1742 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Herman Wessel
Johan Herman Wessel (6 October 1742 – 29 December 1785) was an 18th-century Danish-Norwegian poet, satirist and playwright. His written work was characterized by the use of parody and satiric wit. Biography Wessel was born and raised at Vestby in Akershus, Norway. He was the son of Jonas Wessel (1707–1785) and Helene Maria Schumacher (1715–1789). His father was a parish priest. He was one of thirteen children in a family. His younger brothers included mathematician Caspar Wessel (1745–1818) and jurist Ole Christopher Wessel (1744–1794) His sister-in-law was landowner Maren Juel (1749–1815) and naval hero Peter Tordenskjold (1690–1720) was his grand uncle. He entered attended Oslo Cathedral School in 1757 followed by the University of Copenhagen in 1761. At the university, he studied foreign languages. He later made a living principally as a tutor and translator. He lived most of his somewhat bohemian life in Copenhagen, dependent on casual work and weakened ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1703 In Denmark
Events from the year 1703 in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch — Frederick IV * Grand Chancellor — Conrad von Reventlow Events Undated Births * 1 September – Just Fabritius, businessman (died 1766) * 29 September — Baltzer Fleischer, civil servant (died 1767) * October 13 — Otto Thott, Count, minister of state and bibliophile (died 1785) * 12 December — Simon Carl Stanley, sculptor (died 1761) * 24 December – Christen Lindencrone, merchant and landowner (died 1772) Deaths * 15 July — Christian Gyldenløve, Christian V's son (born 1674) * 14 October — Thomas Kingo, bishop, poet and hymn-writer (born 1634 Events January–March * January 12– After suspecting that he will be dismissed, Albrecht von Wallenstein, supreme commander of the Holy Roman Empire's Army, demands that his colonels sign a declaration of personal loyalty. ...) References {{Year in Europe, 1703 1700s in Denmark Years of the 18th century in Denmark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Otto Thott
Otto Thott (13 October 1703 – 10 September 1785) was a Danish Count, minister of state, and land owner. During his lifetime, he acquired Gavnø Castle and one of the largest private collections of book and manuscripts in Denmark. Early life and education He was the son of Tage Thott (1648-1707), a member of the Danish Privy Council and county governor of Holbæk. After the death of his father, his mother, Petra Sophie Reedtz (1675-1720) sold the manor at Turebyholm and moved with him to Sorø, where he attended school. After the death of his mother, he was supported financially by several aunts and was able to continue his education and development abroad. He lived for a time in Halle, where he studied history, philosophy and Jurisprudence at the University of Halle-Wittenberg. He continued these studies in the University of Jena and later during his stays in the Netherlands, England and France. Additionally, he made the acquaintance of several scientists in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1712 In Denmark
Events from the year 1712 in Denmark. Incumbents * Monarch – Frederick IV * Grand Chancellor – Christian Christophersen Sehested Events * 8 April The Danish frigate ''Heyeren'' sinks in Præstø Ghord after being shot upon by the Swedish frigate ''Hvita Örn''. * 11 April – Battle of Fladstrand, battle of the Great Northern War. * 11 May The Danish ship of the line Fuen'' and four Danish frigates refuses an attack from six Swedish frigates north of Hirsholmene. * 1 July – The children of the theologian and landowner Hector Gottfried Masius are ennobled by letters patent with the name von der Maase. * 20 December The Battle of Gadebusch. Births Undated * Johan Peter Suhr, businessman (died 1785) Deaths References {{DEFAULTSORT:1712 In Denmark 1710s in Denmark Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , subdivision_ty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Peter Suhr
Johan Peter Suhr (1712–1785) was a Danish merchant and founder of the trading house J. P. Suhr & Søn. He served as mayor of Copenhagen under Struense. He was the grandfather of Theodor Suhr. Early life and education Johan Peter Suhr was born in Købelev Rectory on the island of Lolland, the son of provost of Købelev and Vindeby Bernt Frederik Suhr and his wife Christine Suhr (née Hornemannpriest). He started an apprenticeship in 1728 with flax shopkeeper Oluf Hansen Aagaard on Gammeltorv in Copenhagen. On 22 November 1748, he married the flax shopkeeper's daughter, Anna Dorthea Aagaard. Career Suhr took over the business when his father-in-law died in 1749. He became a member of the Flax Shopkeeper's Guild in 1750. The company thrived and Suhr became a grocer in 1767. He traded in a wide range of products, including tar, linum, hemp, coal, lead and salt. He was also active as a broker and was director of Søe-Assurance Compagniet and a sugar refinery in Store Kongensgade (I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Else Schøtt
Else Marie Schøtt (24 March 1895 – 29 April 1989) was a Danish operatic soprano who performed at the Royal Danish Theatre from 1919 until she retired from the stage in 1951. Initially she frequently stood in for Tenna Kraft but became increasingly recognized as a significant performer in her own right, taking key roles in the works of Mozart, Verdi and Wagner as well in several Danish operas. In 1941, she played the title role in Paul von Klenau's Danish première of ''Elisabeth von England'' to wide acclaim. Schøtt was also a successful teacher, with pupils including Ruth Guldbæk and Tove Hyldgaard. Biography Born in Middelfart on 24 March 1895, Else Marie Schøtt was the daughter of the innkeeper Jacob Peter Schøtt (1864–1917) and his wife Joanne Henriette née Lund (1859–1942). After schooling in Nørre Aaby, she took a preparatory course in singing given by the soprano Karen Marie Nielsen in Copenhagen. She then underwent thorough voice training under the Danish bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denmark
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