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Founding of Rigshospitalet
- When
- 30 March 1757
- Where
- Bredgade, central Copenhagen
Rigshospitalet was founded on 30 March 1757 in Copenhagen as Kongelig Frederiks Hospital, named after King Frederick V.
The hospital was established in Bredgade, central Copenhagen, as a state hospital. It was named Kongelig Frederiks Hospital in honor of King Frederick V. This founding created a state hospital, as opposed to the normal hospitals operated by counties.
Sources
- Rigshospitalet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-03
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