by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Kærsgaard ✖ The Devil visits Kærsgaard Having offended the Lord our God by burying her dog in the hallowed ground of the churchyard, estate owner Anna Trolle finds herself cursed. Around Christmas in 1723, the local priest is busy making the sign of the cross...
by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Steensgaard ✖ The war hero from Steensgaard Tall and short, shoulder to shoulder, the Danish troops resolutely defend Langeland against the Swedish invaders. Vincents Steensen, the 66-year-old estate owner lays down his life for Langeland. On the night of 6 February...
by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Østruplund ✖ Agricultural pioneer at Holstenshuus The Baron of Holstenshuus was one of the first landowners in Denmark to attempt to encourage his peasant farmers to drop the communal system of farming and move out onto separate farms. But the farmers refused to give...
by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Skjoldemose ✖ Relieved noblewoman avoided marriage to Frederik II The heir to the throne had fallen for a young noblewoman from Fyn and, contrary to tradition, was determined to make her his queen. After a 13-year love affair, the king’s aunt resolved the situation –...
by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Krengerup ✖ Housewives worked hard all year round to put clothes on their families’ backs Mediaeval archaeologists have found woven linen cloth that has been extremely well cared for and reused. In the past, people took care of their possessions. In fact, they put a...
by Emma Bendorf | Dec 9, 2022 | Gods
Lundsgaard ✖ Take a closer look at Agnes Henningsen’s dramatic life as a young girl At the tender age of six, the author Agnes Henningsen moved into the estate manager’s residence at Lundsgaard. Her mother had just died and her father was gradually losing his battle...
