1905 in Denmark
In this article, we are going to deeply explore 1905 in Denmark and everything this topic/person/date has to offer. Throughout history, 1905 in Denmark has played a crucial role in different aspects of everyday life, and it is important to understand its impact on today's society. We will analyze its relevance in different contexts, from its influence on popular culture to its importance in the academic field. Additionally, we will examine how 1905 in Denmark has evolved over time and what its current status is in today's world. We hope this article is informative and provokes deep reflection on 1905 in Denmark and its place in the modern world.
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Events from the year 1905 in Denmark.
Incumbents
- Monarch – Christian IX[1]
- Prime minister – Johan Henrik Deuntzer (until 14 January), J. C. Christensen
Events
- 1 January – Ekstra Bladet is published for the first time. Politikens Ekstrablad had been published since 12 February 1904[2]
- 14 January – Jens Christian Christensen takes office as the new Prime Minister of Denmark.
- 27 March – The Royal Danish Academy of Music's new building on H.C. Andersens Boulevard in Copenhagen is inaugurated.[2]
- 31 May – The watchtower in Copenhagen Zoo is inaugurated.[2]
- 25 June – The school ship Georg Stage is in a collision with the English steamship Ancona in Hollænderdybet, resulting in Georg Stage sinking and the deaths of 22 aspiring sailors.[2]
- 12 September – The current Copenhagen City Hall is inaugurated.[3]
- 20 November – A delegation from the Norwegian Storting is received by Christian IX who gives his consent to the election of Prince Carl (his grandson) as King of Norway under the name Haakon VII.[2]
Sports
- 23 July – Thorvald Ellegaard wins silver in men's sprint at the 1905 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
Births
April–June
- 8 April – Hans Scherfig, author and painter (died 1979)
- 2 May – Paul Høm, artist (died 1994)
- 18 June – Erik Raadal, painter (died 1941)
October–December
- 21 October – Mads Clausen, industrialist, founder of Danfoss (died 1966)
- 4 December – Pauli Jørgensen, football player (died 1993)
- 16 December – Piet Hein, scientist, mathematician, inventor, designer, author, and poet (died 1996)
Deaths
January–March
- 5 March – Ludvig Fenger, architect (born 1833)
- 10 March – Harald Conradsen, sculptor and medalist (born 1817)
April–July
- 11 May – Thorvald Niss, painter (born 1842)
- 13 May – Valdemar Gætje, master baker and the first director of the Union of Danish Employers and Master Craftsmen (born 1850)
- 31 July – Theodor Wessel, businessman (born 1842)
References
- ^ "Christian IX: king of Denmark". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "1905" (in Danish). Selskabet for Københavns Historie. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
- ^ "Rådhustårnets ur / City Hall Tower Clock - Copenhagen, Denmark". waymarking.com. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
