Siege of Copenhagen (1368) 1368
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1368 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Denmark | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Danish-Hanseatic War of 1361-1370 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Hanseatic League, Kingdom of Denmark | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 55.6761, 12.5683 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Copenhagen (Danish: Belejringen af København) or the Capture of Copenhagen (Danish: Overtagelsen af København), was a looting and siege of Copenhagen and Absalon's Castle in 1368 between Denmark and the Hanseatic League, during the Danish-Hanseatic War (1361–1370). The city was looted and Absalon's castle was destroyed.
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Other battles of the Danish-Hanseatic War of 1361-1370
- Battle of Visby 1361
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- Siege of Helsingborg (1368–1369) 1368
- Siege of Kolding (1368–1369) 1368
- Siege of Lindholmen 1368
- Siege of Vordingborg 1368
- Siege of Nykøbing
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