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Christian IV of Denmark
King of Denmark and Norway (1577–1648).
The record
Christian IV of Denmark was a king of Denmark and Norway. Born on 12 April 1577 in Frederiksborg Palace, Denmark died on 28 February 1648 in Rosenborg Castle at the age of 70.
Positions held include monarch of Denmark (1588–1648) and Monarch of Norway (1588–1648). Honours include Knight of the Garter.
With a Wikipedia article in 66 languages, Christian IV of Denmark is No. 11,615 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 April 1577, Frederiksborg Palace
- Died
- 28 February 1648, Rosenborg Castle (aged 70)
- Country
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Known as
- Politician
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- Danish
- Children
- 12
- Wikipedia editions
- 66
Did you know
70
Lived to 70.
12 Apr
Shares a birthday with Jacob Zuma and Montserrat Caballé.
3
One of 3 people in the Index born in Frederiksborg Palace, with Leonora Christina Ulfeldt.
66
Has a Wikipedia article in 66 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1588–1648Monarch of Denmark
- 1588–1648Monarch of Norway
Connections
Christian IV of Denmark
- FatherFrederick II of Denmark
- MotherSophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
- SpouseAnne Catherine of Brandenburg
- SpouseKirsten Munk
- SiblingAnne of Denmark
- SiblingHedwig of Denmark
- SiblingAugusta of Denmark
- SiblingJohn, Prince of Schleswig-Holstein
- SiblingUlrik of Denmark
- SiblingElizabeth of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
- ChildChristian, Prince-Elect of Denmark
- ChildFrederick III of Denmark
8 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Garter1603
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