Five of the most significant women from Danish history

Political leaders, queens, entrepreneurs, and writers—many women have shaped Denmark, changing the course of history and making it the country it is today. Today, we will look at five of the most influential among them

Frederikke Skov Smørum and Christoffer Friis Christensen

Mar 8, 2025

As you know, Denmark is one of the European countries with the longest unified histories. We can talk about “Denmark” from around a thousand years ago. Over a millennium, many women have gone down in history, changing the course of the country. Let’s take a look at five of the most influential of them. Spoiler: […]

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