Christian I of Denmark

Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union (1426-1481)
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Christian I of Denmark

Summary

Christian I of Denmark is a human[1]. Born in Oldenburg[2], he… he was born on February 1426[3]. He died in Copenhagen Castle[4]. He died on May 21, 1481[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Christian I of Denmark was born in Oldenburg[2].
  • Christian I of Denmark died in Copenhagen Castle[4].
  • Christian I of Denmark was born on February 1426[3].
  • Christian I of Denmark died on May 21, 1481[5].
  • Burial took place at Roskilde Cathedral[8].
  • Christian I of Denmark's father was Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg[9].
  • Christian I of Denmark's mother was Helvig of Schauenburg[10].
  • Christian I of Denmark was married to Dorothea of Brandenburg[11].
  • A child of Christian I of Denmark was Olaf of Denmark[12].
  • A child of Christian I of Denmark was Canute of Denmark[13].
  • A child of Christian I of Denmark was John, King of Denmark[14].
  • A child of Christian I of Denmark was Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland[15].
  • A child of Christian I of Denmark was Frederick I of Denmark[16].
  • Christian I of Denmark held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Christian I of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[18].
  • Christian I of Denmark held citizenship in Sweden[19].
  • Christian I of Denmark held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[20].
  • Christian I of Denmark worked as a monarch[6].
  • Christian I of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark[21].
  • Christian I of Denmark held the position of Monarch of Norway[22].
  • Christian I of Denmark held the position of Monarch of Sweden[23].
  • Christian I of Denmark held the position of Duke of Schleswig[24].
  • Christian I of Denmark held the position of Duke of Holstein[25].
  • Christian I of Denmark received the Order of the Elephant[26].
  • Christian I of Denmark received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oldenburg[2], Christian I of Denmark… he was born on February 1426[3]. His father was Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg[9]. His mother was Helvig of Schauenburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Christian I of Denmark's professions included monarch[6]. Positions held include monarch of Denmark[21], a noble title[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 0935[30]; Monarch of Norway[22], a hereditary position[31], in Norway[32], founded in 0872[33]; Monarch of Sweden[23], a hereditary position[34], in Sweden[35]; Duke of Schleswig[24], a hereditary position[36]; and Duke of Holstein[25], a hereditary position[37], founded in 1474[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Elephant[26], an order of chivalry[39], in Denmark[40], founded in 1693[41]; Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], an order[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1748[44]; and Golden Rose[45], a religion-related award[46], in Vatican City[47].

Personal Life

Christian I of Denmark was married to Dorothea of Brandenburg[11]. Children include Olaf of Denmark[12], an aristocrat[48], 1450–1451[49]; Canute of Denmark[13], an aristocrat[50], 1451–1455[51]; John, King of Denmark[14], a monarch[52], 1455–1513[53], of Norway[54], awarded the Order of the Elephant[55]; Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland[15], an aristocrat[56], 1456–1486[57], of Kingdom of Denmark[58]; and Frederick I of Denmark[16], a monarch[59], 1471–1533[60], of Norway[61], awarded the Order of the Elephant[62]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[63].

Death and Burial

Christian I of Denmark died on May 21, 1481[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen Castle[4]. Burial took place at Roskilde Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Christian I of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Christian I of Denmark born?

Christian I of Denmark was born in Oldenburg[2].

Where did Christian I of Denmark die?

Christian I of Denmark passed away in Copenhagen Castle[4].

Who were Christian I of Denmark's parents?

Christian I of Denmark's father was Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg[9]. Christian I of Denmark's mother was Helvig of Schauenburg[10].

Who was Christian I of Denmark married to?

Christian I of Denmark's spouses include Dorothea of Brandenburg[11].

What did Christian I of Denmark do for work?

Christian I of Denmark worked as monarch[6].

What awards did Christian I of Denmark receive?

Honors received include Order of the Elephant[26], Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], and Golden Rose[45].

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  25. [45] . Den Store Danske Encyklopædi. lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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