1863 in Denmark
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Events from the year 1863 in Denmark.
Incumbents
- Monarch – Frederick VII (until 15 November),[1] Christian IX[2]
- Prime minister – Carl Christian Hall (until 31 December), Ditlev Gothard Monrad
Events
The first tram in Copenhagen passing the Liberty Column
C. C. Hall proclaiming Frederick VII's death and Christian IX's ascent to the throne from Christiansborg Palace
- 22 October – The first tramway in Copenhagen begins operations. The Horse-drawn tram cars run along a single track between Sankt Annæ Plads and Frederiksberg Runddel.[3]
- 15 November – With Christian IX's accent to the Danuish throne, the House of Glücksburg succeeded the House of Oldenburg.[2]
- Christian IX signs the so-called November Constitution establishing a shared law of succession and a common parliament for both Schleswig and Denmark. This is seen by the German Confederation as a violation of the 1852 London Protocol.
- 24 December – Saxon and Hanoverian troops marched into Holstein on behalf of the Confederation. Supported by the German soldiers and by loyal Holsteiners, Frederick VIII, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein took control of the government of Holstein.
Undated
Births
- 25 April – Carl Wentorf, painter (died 1914)
- 21 June – Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen, sculptor (died 1945)
- 25 June – Frederik Jensen, stage and film actor (died 1934)
- 7 September – Jens Ferdinand Willumsen, painter 1958)
Deaths
- 17 June – Ferdinand, Hereditary Prince of Denmark (born 1792)
- 15 November – Frederick VII, king of Denmark (born 1808)[1]
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gollark: Last month I got a xenowyrm invisiprize.
gollark: But, you know, invisibly.
gollark: My invisiprize this month cycles through the rainbow in its animation.
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References
- "Frederick VII | king of Denmark". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- "Christian IX | king of Denmark". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- "Sporvogne og busser". bryggenslokalhistorie.dk. Archived from the original on 12 February 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
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