| Horslunde Church Horslunde Kirke | |
|---|---|
 Horslunde Church | |
 Horslunde Church Horslunde Kirke | |
| 54°54′30″N11°12′59″E / 54.90833°N 11.21639°E /54.90833; 11.21639 | |
| Location | Horslunde |
| Country | Denmark |
| Denomination | Church of Denmark |
| History | |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Dedication | St. Hans[1] |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Functional |
Horslunde Church (Danish:Horslunde Kirke) is aChurch of Denmark parish church located in the village ofHorslunde, on the island ofLolland, in southeasternDenmark. Thealtarpiece and thepulpit date from 1594.[1] Former Danish prime minister,Christian Ditlev Frederik Reventlow is buried in the churchyard.[1]
The church was in Catholic times dedicated to Saint lians. In 1379,Guds Legems Tjeneste in Horslunde Church is mentioned. Nothing is known about its ownership in the Middle Ages apart from the fact that the Crown had appointment rights already prior to the Reformation. In 1686, it was presented to Peder Brandt ofPederstrup Manor.[2]
In 1725, it came under the authority of the county of Christianssæde when it together with Pederstrup transferred toChristian Ditlev Reventlow.[2] In 1819, Daniel Smith was appointed as parish priest of Horslunde-Nordlunde. In 1820, he was appointed as provost of Lollands Nørre Herred and in 1829 also of Lollands Søndre Herred. He maintained a close relationship with C. D. Reventlow. In 1834, he transferred toStege onMøn.[3]
On 1 April 1031, it gained its independence.[2]
Christian Ditlev Reventlow is buried inside the church. C.D.F. Reventlow, Frederik Reventlow, and Frederikke Charlotte Reventlow are interred in the surrounding graveyard.
The surrounding churchyard is unusually large and has most likely been expanded in all directions.
Notable burials in the churchyard include:
