1879 in Denmark

Incumbents

• Monarch - Christian IX
• Prime minister - J. B. S. Estrup

  Events

Undated

• The Danish Photographers Association is founded as the first organization for professional photographers in the world.
• The Thingvalla Line is founded.

  Births

• June 16 - Sigurd Swane, painter
• November 29 - Jacob Gade, violinist and composer

  Deaths

• January 24 - Carl Frederik Sørensen, marine painter
• November 30 - August Bournonville, ballet master and choreographer