1879 in Denmark
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Events from the year 1879 in Denmark.
Incumbents
- Monarch – Christian IX[1]
- Prime minister – J. B. S. Estrup
Events
Undated
- The Danish Photographers Association is founded as the first organization for professional photographers in the world.[2]
- The Thingvalla Line is founded.
Births
- June 16 – Sigurd Swane, painter (died 1973)
- November 29 – Jacob Gade, violinist and composer (died 1963)
Deaths
- January 24 – Carl Frederik Sørensen, marine painter (born 1818)
- November 30 – August Bournonville, ballet master and choreographer (born 1805)
References
- ^ "Christian IX | king of Denmark". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ Dansk Fotografist Forening website. (in Danish). Retrieved 15 February 2010.
