Christian VIII of Denmark
King of Norway 1814, King of Denmark 1839-1848.
The record
Christian VIII of Denmark was a King of Norway 1814, King of Denmark 1839-1848. Born on 18 September 1786 in Christiansborg Palace, Denmark died on 20 January 1848 in Amalienborg at the age of 61.
Positions held include Governor-general of Norway (1813–1814), Monarch of Norway (1814) and regent (1814). Honours include Knight of the Order of the Elephant, Royal Fellow of the Royal Society and Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 56 languages, Christian VIII of Denmark is No. 15,167 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 18 September 1786, Christiansborg Palace
- Died
- 20 January 1848, Amalienborg (aged 61)
- Country
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Known as
- Monarch, patron of the arts
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- Danish
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 56
Did you know
Was 27 when first governor-general of Norway (1813).
Lived to 61.
Shares a birthday with Anna Netrebko and Samuel Johnson.
One of 10 people in the Index born in Christiansborg Palace, with Christian VII of Denmark.
Has a Wikipedia article in 56 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1813–1814Governor-general of Norway
- 1814Monarch of Norway
- 1814Regent
- 1814King of Norway
- 1839–1848Monarch of Denmark
- 1839–1848Duke of Schleswig
- 1839–1848Duke of Holstein
- 1839–1848Duke of Lauenburg
Connections
- FatherFrederik, Hereditary Prince of Denmark
- MotherDuchess Sophia Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- SpouseDuchess Charlotte Friederike of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- SpouseCaroline Amalie of Augustenburg
- SiblingFerdinand, Hereditary Prince of Denmark
- SiblingPrincess Louise Charlotte of Denmark
- SiblingPrincess Juliane Sophie of Denmark
- ChildFrederick VII of Denmark
- ChildFrederik Carl Eide
- ChildFrederik Kraft
- Childunnamed son Oldenburg
8 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight of the Order of the Elephant1787
- Royal Fellow of the Royal Society1822
- Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog1828
- Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
- Order of St. Andrew
- Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary
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