23 March – TheCounty of Ledreborg is established byJohan Ludvig Holstein from the manors ofLedreborg and Skullerupholm as well as Hulegården, Kornerupgård, Breientvedgården, Bonderup (sold 1764), Næsbyholm (sold 1764) and Bavelse (sold 1764).
6 August –Frederick V becomes King of Denmark and Norway[2]