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The war became a disaster for two reasons: Primarily, because Denmark's new powerful ally, the Netherlands, remained neutral as Denmark was the aggressor and Sweden the defender. Secondly, the Belts froze over in a rare occurrence during the winter of 1657–1658, allowing Charles X Gustav of Sweden to lead his armies across the ice to invade ...
The deforestation has created large swaths of heathland and devastating sand drifts. [64] In spite of this, there are several larger second growth woodlands in the country and, in total, 12.9% of the land is now forested. [65] Norway spruce is the most widespread tree (2017); an important tree in the Christmas tree production.
Gorm the old’s conquest of Denmark [2] 936 Gorm becomes king of most of Denmark Christianization of Denmark: 960s Denmark officially converted to Christianity German–Danish war of 974: 974 Hedeby under German occupation from 974 to 981 Battle of Svolder: 1000 Division of Norway Cnut's invasion of England: 1016 England subjugated by Denmark
Denmark–Norway's first colony was established at Tranquebar (Trankebar) on India's southern coast in 1620. Admiral Ove Gjedde led the expedition that established the colony. After 1814, when Norway was ceded to Sweden following the Napoleonic Wars , Denmark retained what remained of Norway's great medieval colonial holdings .
Denmark history-related lists (15 P) A. Archaeology of Denmark (7 C, 10 P) E. Historical events in Denmark (35 C, 1 P) F. History of Falster (2 P) H.
Archaeologists in Denmark unearthed what they've suggested is a sacrifice of weapons. ... Another significant item discovered at the site was a "very rare ... created by sewing iron rings to ...
66 million-year-old fish vomit discovered in Denmark. January 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM. A piece of fossilised vomit dating back to the time of the dinosaurs has been discovered in Denmark.
1721: The first Danish settlement is created near present-day Nuuk. 1776: Denmark assumes a full monopoly of trade with the island. 1800s: Greenland is explored and mapped in this period of time. 1814: Norway lost Greenland as a result of the Treaty of Kiel.