Christian IV of Denmark

Summary

Christian IV of Denmark is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Frederiksborg Palace^[2]. He was born on April 12, 1577^[3]. He died in Rosenborg Castle^[4]. He died on February 28, 1648^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Christian IV of Denmark was born in Frederiksborg Palace^[2].
• Christian IV of Denmark died in Rosenborg Castle^[4].
• Christian IV of Denmark was born on April 12, 1577^[3].
• Christian IV of Denmark died on February 28, 1648^[5].
• Christian IV of Denmark is buried at Roskilde Cathedral^[8].
• Christian IV of Denmark's father was Frederick II of Denmark^[9].
• Christian IV of Denmark's mother was Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow^[10].
• Among Christian IV of Denmark's spouses was Anne Catherine of Brandenburg^[11].
• Among Christian IV of Denmark's spouses was Kirsten Munk^[12].
• A child of Christian IV of Denmark was Christian, Prince-Elect of Denmark^[13].
• A child of Christian IV of Denmark was Frederick III of Denmark^[14].
• A child of Christian IV of Denmark was Ulrik of Denmark^[15].
• A child of Christian IV of Denmark was Sophie Elisabeth Pentz^[16].
• A child of Christian IV of Denmark was Leonora Christina Ulfeldt^[17].
• A child of Christian IV of Denmark was Valdemar Christian of Schleswig-Holstein^[18].
• Christian IV of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[19].
• Christian IV of Denmark worked as a politician^[6].
• Christian IV of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark^[20].
• Christian IV of Denmark held the position of Monarch of Norway^[21].
• Christian IV of Denmark received the Knight of the Garter^[22].
• Christian IV of Denmark's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[23].
• Christian IV of Denmark is recorded as male^[24].
• Christian IV of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Christian IV of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Oldenburg^[26].
• Christian IV of Denmark's noble title is recorded as king^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frederiksborg Palace^[2], Christian IV of Denmark… he was born on April 12, 1577^[3]. His father was Frederick II of Denmark^[9]. His mother was Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Christian IV of Denmark's professions included politician^[6]. Positions held include monarch of Denmark^[20], a noble title^[28], in Denmark^[29], founded in 0935^[30] and Monarch of Norway^[21], a hereditary position^[31], in Norway^[32], founded in 0872^[33].

Recognition

Christian IV of Denmark received the Knight of the Garter^[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Catherine of Brandenburg^[11], a consort^[34], 1575–1612^[35], of Kingdom of Denmark^[36] and Kirsten Munk^[12], 1598–1658^[37], of Kingdom of Denmark^[38]. Children include Christian, Prince-Elect of Denmark^[13], an art collector^[39], 1603–1647^[40], of Kingdom of Denmark^[41]; Frederick III of Denmark^[14], a king^[42], 1609–1670^[43], of Denmark–Norway^[44], awarded the Order of the Elephant^[45], specialised in state administration^[46]; Ulrik of Denmark^[15], a Lutheran pastor^[47], 1611–1633^[48], of Kingdom of Denmark^[49]; Sophie Elisabeth Pentz^[16], 1619–1657^[50], of Kingdom of Denmark^[51]; Leonora Christina Ulfeldt^[17], an autobiographer^[52], 1621–1698^[53], of Kingdom of Denmark^[54]; and Valdemar Christian of Schleswig-Holstein^[18], a military personnel^[55], 1622–1656^[56], of Kingdom of Denmark^[57], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant^[58]. Christian IV of Denmark's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[23].

Death and Burial

Christian IV of Denmark died on February 28, 1648^[5]. He died in Rosenborg Castle^[4]. He is buried at Roskilde Cathedral^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Christian IV of Denmark include Christianshavn^[59], a neighborhood^[60], in Denmark^[61]; Crown of Christian IV^[62], a crown^[63], in Denmark^[64], founded in 1596^[65]; Rosenborg Castle Gardens^[66], an urban park^[67], in Denmark^[68], founded in 1606^[69]; Christian's Church^[70], a church building^[71], in Denmark^[72], founded in 1759^[73]; and Kristiansand^[74], a city^[75], in Norway^[76], founded in 1641^[77].

Why It Matters

Christian IV of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[78]

Entities named for him include Christianshavn^[59], a neighborhood^[60], in Denmark^[61]; Crown of Christian IV^[62], a crown^[63], in Denmark^[64], founded in 1596^[65]; Rosenborg Castle Gardens^[66], an urban park^[67], in Denmark^[68], founded in 1606^[69]; Christian's Church^[70], a church building^[71], in Denmark^[72], founded in 1759^[73]; and Kristiansand^[74], a city^[75], in Norway^[76], founded in 1641^[77].

FAQs

Where was Christian IV of Denmark born?

Born in Frederiksborg Palace^[2], Christian IV of Denmark…

Where did Christian IV of Denmark die?

Christian IV of Denmark passed away in Rosenborg Castle^[4].

Who were Christian IV of Denmark's parents?

Christian IV of Denmark's father was Frederick II of Denmark^[9]. Christian IV of Denmark's mother was Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow^[10].

Who was Christian IV of Denmark married to?

Christian IV of Denmark's spouses include Anne Catherine of Brandenburg^[11] and Kirsten Munk^[12].

What did Christian IV of Denmark do for work?

Christian IV of Denmark worked as politician^[6].

What awards did Christian IV of Denmark receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[22].