1596

1596 - Christian IV's coronation

In 1596, thousands of guests from Europe's noblest families gathered at the coronation of the man who was to become Christian den 4 krone probably Denmark's best-known king, Christian IV.

A man of great appetites and ambition, Christian IV is known as the Architect King, and he was responsible for many of Copenhagen's finest buildings and quarters (Rosenborg Castle, the Round Tower, parts of Christiansborg Castle, the Stock Exchange, Nyboder and Christianshavn among them). He also caused Denmark's fall to virtual bankruptcy.

His relationship with Sweden, beginning with his declaration of war in 1611, was his downfall. The battles between the two neighbours raged long after his death in 1648, ultimately resulting in the loss of much of Denmark's empire.



Basic facts Practical information City maps History Great Danes - past Great Danes - present Historic events The Little Mermaid Tourist > About Copenhagen > History > Historic events > 1596 1596 1596 - Christian IV's coronation In 1596, thousands of guests from Europe's noblest families gathered at the coronation of the man who was to become probably Denmark's best-known king, Christian IV. A man of great appetites and ambition, Christian IV is known as the Architect King, and he was responsible for many of Copenhagen's finest buildings and quarters (Rosenborg Castle, the Round Tower, parts of Christiansborg Castle, the Stock Exchange, Nyboder and Christianshavn among them). He also caused Denmark's fall to virtual bankruptcy. His relationship with Sweden, beginning with his declaration of war in 1611, was his downfall. The battles between the two neighbours raged long after his death in 1648, ultimately resulting in the loss of much of Denmark's empire.