1617 in Denmark

none November 2025 1617 The following is a list of events that occurred in the year 1617 in Denmark. Incumbents Monarch – Christian IVChristian IV: Scandinavian king https://www.britannica.com/biography/Christian-IV Encyclopedia Britannica 19 November 2019 en Events 12 October – The Witchcraft Act of 1617 (Danish: Trolddomsforordningen af 1617) is signed into law by Christian IV, leading to a surge in witch trials in Denmark from 1617 to 1625 referred to as The Great Witch Hunt.Hoffmann Jonah 17 December 2021 The 17th Century World of Witchcraft https://salemwitchmuseum.com/2021/12/17/the-17th-century-world-of-witchcraft/ Salem Witch Museum Undated Glückstadt is founded by Christian IV in the Duchy of Holstein. Trinity Church begins construction in Kristianstad, then a part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Births 6 January – Christoffer Gabel, statesman (died 1673) 6 October – Vitus Bering, poet and historian (died 1675) References 1617 Denmark Category:Years of the 17th century in Denmark