Copenhagen History

By squid_the_squid
  • Period: Jan 1, 1167 to

    Copenhagen Timeline

  • Copenhagen Founded
    Mar 30, 1167

    Copenhagen Founded

    Copenhagen was founded some time during this year. The exact date is not known.
  • Copenhagen University founded.
    Jan 1, 1479

    Copenhagen University founded.

    Exact date unknown. Some time during 1479.
  • Period: to

    Most of the old medieval city is destroyed by fires.

    This occured over many decades during the 1700s. A lot was destroyed.
  • First Battle of Copenhagen

    First Battle of Copenhagen

    British Attack Copenhagen. The battle lasts approximately 6 hours, with the British Army taking the victory.
  • START: Second Battle of Copenhagen

    START: Second Battle of Copenhagen

    Copenhagen was bombarded by the British. A battle begun.
  • END: Second Battle Of Copenhagen

    END: Second Battle Of Copenhagen

    The British took victory again after a 20 day battle. Copenhagen lost 3000 soldiers and 125 children. The British lost 42 men, with 145 injured and 24. Copenhagen surrendered to the British.