1642 in Denmark

Events from the year 1642 in Denmark.

Incumbents

 * Monarch – Christian IV
 * Steward of the Realm – Corfitz Ulfeldt

Events

 * Hannibal Sehested is appointed Governor-General of Norway.

Deaths

 * 19 February - Jørgen Knudsen Urne, statesman (born 1598)