Events from the year 1644 in Denmark.

Incumbents

Monarch — Christian IV Steward of the Realm — Corfitz Ulfeldt

Events

Undated the Domus Anatomica anatomical theatre is completed. the Torstenson War breaks out between Denmark–Norway and Sweden. It was resolved by the Second Treaty of Brömsebro in 1645.

Torstenson War 9 January – the Battle of Kolding begins the Torstenson War. 16 May – the Action of 16 May 1644. 1 July – the Battle of Colberger Heide. October The Dano-Carical Conflict begins. 13 October – the Battle of Frehmarn. 22 December – the Battle of Bysjön.

Births

18 March – Oliger Paulli, merchant and publisher (died 1714) 26 March – Berte Skeel, noblewoman (died 1720) 21 April – Conrad von Reventlow, Grand Chancellor of Denmark (died 1708) 6 July Caspar Schøller, president of the Supreme Court (died 1719) 25 September – Ole Rømer, astronomer (died 1710)

Deaths

20 February – Jens Bang, merchant (born c. 1575) 17 July Jørgen Vind, Admiral of the Eealm (born 1593) 13 October – Pros Mund, admiral (born c. 1589) 26 May Otto Skeel, naval officer (born 1605) 18 December – Leonhard Blasius, architect (born in the Netherlands)

Date unknown October – Corfits Ulfeldt, naval officer (born c. 1600)

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