1739 in Denmark

Incumbents

• Monarch - Christian VI
• Prime minister - Johan Ludvig Holstein-Ledreborg

Events

• 28 November Hørsholm is incorporated as a market town.

Undated

• Johan Ludvig Holstein constructs Ledrebrog's new main building near Lejre.

Births

• 10 May Andreas Henrik Stibolt, naval officer

• Thomas de Malleville, colonial administrator

Deaths

• 31 March - Magnus Berg, woodcarver, sculptor, painter.