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Appointment of Chief Captain

When
10 August 1510
Where
Dano-Norwegian realm
Part of
Founding of the Royal Dano-Norwegian Navy

King Hans appointed Henrik Krummedige as chief captain on 10 August 1510.

On 10 August 1510, King Hans appointed his vassal Henrik Krummedige to become chief captain and head of all captains, men, and servants appointed to be at sea, formalizing naval command.

Sources

  1. Royal Danish Navy Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21

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