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FROM WARTO ABSOLUTISM AND SPLENDOUR
A t w ar w ith the Swedes
During an attack on Copenhagen'in 1659 the army
and citizens of the town barely manage to drive back
the Swedes.After the war the defence works are
improved, one of the results being the quarter of
Frederiksholm, which is built on backfilled land
between Frederiksholm Canal and present-day Vester
Voldgade.
Tribute to Frederik III
Frederik III is paid tribute at the castle square in 1660
after becomming hereditary king and following the
introduction of an absolute monarchy.