Christian III of Denmark

king of Denmark and Norway
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Christian III of Denmark

Summary

Christian III of Denmark is a human[1]. He was born in Gottorf Castle[2]. He was born on August 12, 1503[3]. He passed away in Kolding[4]. He died on January 1, 1559[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 III of Denmark was born in Gottorf Castle[2].
  • Christian III of Denmark died in Kolding[4].
  • Christian III of Denmark was born on August 12, 1503[3].
  • Christian III of Denmark died on January 1, 1559[5].
  • Burial took place at Roskilde Cathedral[8].
  • Christian III of Denmark's father was Frederick I of Denmark[9].
  • Christian III of Denmark's mother was Anna of Brandenburg[10].
  • Among Christian III of Denmark's spouses was Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg[11].
  • A child of Christian III of Denmark was John the Younger, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg[12].
  • A child of Christian III of Denmark was Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony[13].
  • A child of Christian III of Denmark was Frederick II of Denmark[14].
  • A child of Christian III of Denmark was Magnus, Duke of Holstein[15].
  • A child of Christian III of Denmark was Dorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[16].
  • Christian III of Denmark held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Christian III of Denmark worked as a monarch[6].
  • Christian III of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark[18].
  • Christian III of Denmark held the position of Monarch of Norway[19].
  • Christian III of Denmark received the Order of the Elephant[20].
  • Christian III of Denmark's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Christian III of Denmark is recorded as male[22].
  • Christian III of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Christian III of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Oldenburg[24].
  • Christian III of Denmark's noble title is recorded as monarch[25].
  • Christian III of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Christian III of Denmark[26].
  • Christian III of Denmark's given name is recorded as Christian[27].

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Origins and Family

Christian III of Denmark's place of birth was Gottorf Castle[2]. He was born on August 12, 1503[3]. His father was Frederick I of Denmark[9]. His mother was Anna of Brandenburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Christian III of Denmark's professions included monarch[6]. Positions held include monarch of Denmark[18], a noble title[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 0935[30] and Monarch of Norway[19], a hereditary position[31], in Norway[32], founded in 0872[33].

Recognition

Christian III of Denmark received the Order of the Elephant[20].

Personal Life

Christian III of Denmark was married to Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg[11]. Children include John the Younger, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg[12], an aristocrat[34], 1545–1622[35], of Kingdom of Denmark[36], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[37]; Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony[13], a pharmacist[38], 1532–1585[39], of Electorate of Saxony[40]; Frederick II of Denmark[14], an art collector[41], 1534–1588[42], of Denmark–Norway[43], awarded the Knight of the Garter[44]; Magnus, Duke of Holstein[15], a landlord[45], 1540–1583[46], of Kingdom of Denmark[47]; and Dorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[16], a regent[48], 1546–1617[49], of Norway[50]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Christian III of Denmark died on January 1, 1559[5]. He passed away in Kolding[4]. Burial took place at Roskilde Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Christian III of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Christian III of Denmark born?

Christian III of Denmark was born in Gottorf Castle[2].

Where did Christian III of Denmark die?

Christian III of Denmark died in Kolding[4].

Who were Christian III of Denmark's parents?

Christian III of Denmark's father was Frederick I of Denmark[9]. Christian III of Denmark's mother was Anna of Brandenburg[10].

Who was Christian III of Denmark married to?

Christian III of Denmark's spouses include Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg[11].

What did Christian III of Denmark do for work?

Christian III of Denmark worked as monarch[6].

What awards did Christian III of Denmark receive?

Honors received include Order of the Elephant[20].

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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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