Christian II crowned King of Denmark and Norway
- When
- 1513–1514
- Where
- Copenhagen; Copenhagen and Oslo
- Episodes
- 2
Christian II succeeded his father as King of Denmark and Norway in 1513. His succession was confirmed at the Herredag assembly in Copenhagen. The formal coronations in Copenhagen and Oslo occurred in the summer of 1514.
Episodes
- Succession Confirmation
Christian II's succession was confirmed at the Herredag assembly in Copenhagen in 1513.
- Formal Coronations
Christian II was crowned King of Denmark in Copenhagen and King of Norway in Oslo in summer 1514.
Background and detail
Confirmation at Herredag. The succession was formally confirmed at the Herredag assembly of notables from the three northern kingdoms. This assembly met in Copenhagen in 1513, a city that served as the de facto capital of the Kalmar Union during the 16th century.
People involved
- Christian II · King of Denmark and Norway
Sources
- Christian II of Denmark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-28
- Copenhagen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
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