1. Home
  2. / Christian IV of Denmark
  3. / What was the initial outcome of the Thirty Years' War for Denmark?

What was the initial outcome of the Thirty Years' War for Denmark?

  • Loss of some territories

  • Winning of more territories

  • No territorial changes

  • Territory tripled

Answer

The Thirty Years' War was a conflict that lasted from 1618 to 1648 and was fought between the Protestant and Catholic states of Europe. Denmark initially entered the war on the Protestant side in 1625, but was defeated by the forces of the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic League in 1629. As a result of the war, Denmark lost some of its territories, including the Duchy of Holstein.
Crowning the Quiz: Unveiling the Reign of Christian IV of Denmark!

Crowning the Quiz: Unveiling the Reign of Christian IV of Denmark!

Take the Christian IV of Denmark Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox