Historedia
Person

Christian IV

Events
4
Episodes
8
Years
1588–1643

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Christian IV, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Accession of Christian IV of Denmark

    1588

    Role: King of Denmark and Norway

    1. 4 April 1588 · AntvorskovDeath of Frederick II

      Frederick II died on 4 April 1588 at Antvorskov, ending his reign as King of Denmark and Norway.

  2. Fire in Oslo and renaming to Christiania

    1624

    Role: King of Denmark and Norway

    1. 1624 · OsloRelocation and Renaming

      Christian IV ordered the city rebuilt closer to Akershus Fortress and renamed it Christiania.

    2. August 1624 · OsloDestruction of Oslo

      A three-day fire destroyed Oslo in August 1624, marking a significant calamity for the city.

  3. Treaty of Lübeck

    1629

    Role: King of Denmark-Norway

    1. 22 May 1629 · LübeckSigning of the Treaty

      Christian IV and Albrecht von Wallenstein signed the Treaty of Lübeck on 22 May 1629, ending the Danish intervention in the Thirty Years' War.

    2. 7 June 1629 · UnknownImperial Ratification

      Emperor Ferdinand II ratified the Treaty of Lübeck on 7 June 1629, finalizing the peace agreement.

  4. Founding of Kristiansand

    1630–1643

    Role: King and Founder

    1. 1630–1635 · Site of future townRoyal Visits

      Christian IV visited the location in 1630 and 1635 before founding the town.

    2. 5 July 1641 · Sand opposite TorridalselvaFormal Founding

      Christian IV formally founded the town of Christianssand on 5 July 1641 on the sand opposite the Torridalselva.

    3. 1643 · KristiansandGrant of Seal

      In 1643, Christian IV granted the town the right to use a seal with the Norwegian lion and royal crown.

Sources

  1. Christian IV of Denmark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
  2. Treaty of Lübeck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-22
  3. Kristiansand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12