Christopher of Bavaria

king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden 1442-1448
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Christopher of Bavaria
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Christopher of Bavaria

Summary

Christopher of Bavaria is a human[1]. He was born in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz[2]. He was born on February 26, 1416[3]. He passed away in Helsingborg[4]. He died on January 6, 1448[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Christopher of Bavaria's place of birth was Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz[2].
  • Christopher of Bavaria passed away in Helsingborg[4].
  • Christopher of Bavaria was born on February 26, 1416[3].
  • Christopher of Bavaria was born on January 1, 1418[8].
  • Christopher of Bavaria died on January 6, 1448[5].
  • Christopher of Bavaria died on January 5, 1448[9].
  • Christopher of Bavaria is buried at Roskilde Cathedral[10].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's father was John[11].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's mother was Catherine of Pomerania, Countess Palatine of Neumarkt[12].
  • Among Christopher of Bavaria's spouses was Dorothea of Brandenburg[13].
  • Christopher of Bavaria held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Christopher of Bavaria held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's professions included monarch[6].
  • Christopher of Bavaria held the position of monarch of Denmark[16].
  • Christopher of Bavaria held the position of Monarch of Sweden[17].
  • Christopher of Bavaria held the position of Monarch of Norway[18].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
  • Christopher of Bavaria is recorded as male[20].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Palatinate-Neumarkt[22].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as king[23].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as count palatine[24].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as Christopher of Bavaria[25].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's given name is recorded as Christophe[26].
  • Christopher of Bavaria's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Christopher of Bavaria[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz[2], Christopher of Bavaria… Recorded date of birth include February 26, 1416[3] and January 1, 1418[8]. His father was John[11]. His mother was Catherine of Pomerania, Countess Palatine of Neumarkt[12].

Career and Affiliations

Christopher of Bavaria's professions included monarch[6]. Positions held include monarch of Denmark[16], a noble title[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 0935[30]; Monarch of Sweden[17], a hereditary position[31], in Sweden[32]; and Monarch of Norway[18], a hereditary position[33], in Norway[34], founded in 0872[35].

Personal Life

Among Christopher of Bavaria's spouses was Dorothea of Brandenburg[13]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 6, 1448[5] and January 5, 1448[9]. Christopher of Bavaria died in Helsingborg[4]. He is buried at Roskilde Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Christopher of Bavaria ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Christopher of Bavaria born?

Christopher of Bavaria's place of birth was Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz[2].

Where did Christopher of Bavaria die?

Christopher of Bavaria died in Helsingborg[4].

Who were Christopher of Bavaria's parents?

Christopher of Bavaria's father was John[11]. Christopher of Bavaria's mother was Catherine of Pomerania, Countess Palatine of Neumarkt[12].

Who was Christopher of Bavaria married to?

Christopher of Bavaria's spouses include Dorothea of Brandenburg[13].

What did Christopher of Bavaria do for work?

Christopher of Bavaria worked as monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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