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(New page: Portal: Copenhagen Over a quarter of the population of Denmark live in Metropolitan Copenhagen. Copenhagen has had a turbulent history through the years:<br> * Established 1167. Ori...) |
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* Established 1167. Originally called Havn (The Harbor), later Kiobmaennehavn (The Merchants' Harbor), and now Kobenhavn.<br> | * Established 1167. Originally called Havn (The Harbor), later Kiobmaennehavn (The Merchants' Harbor), and now Kobenhavn.<br> | ||
*Fires, Plagues, Wars. Several times between 1249-1536 the town was besieged, sacked, and burned.<br> | *Fires, Plagues, Wars. Several times between 1249-1536 the town was besieged, sacked, and burned.<br> | ||
*Since 1428 the royal residence and seat of government.<br> | *Since 1428 the royal residence and seat of government.<br> |
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