Frederick II of Denmark

Summary

Frederick II of Denmark is a human^[1]. He was born in Haderslev^[2]. He was born on July 1, 1534^[3]. He died in Slagelse^[4]. He died on April 4, 1588^[5]. He worked as an art collector^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (446 views/month, #6,911 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Frederick II of Denmark was born in Haderslev^[2].
• Frederick II of Denmark passed away in Slagelse^[4].
• Frederick II of Denmark was born on July 1, 1534^[3].
• Frederick II of Denmark died on April 4, 1588^[5].
• Burial took place at Roskilde Cathedral^[8].
• Frederick II of Denmark's father was Christian III of Denmark^[9].
• Frederick II of Denmark's mother was Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg^[10].
• Frederick II of Denmark was married to Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow^[11].
• A child of Frederick II of Denmark was Elizabeth of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel^[12].
• A child of Frederick II of Denmark was Anne of Denmark^[13].
• A child of Frederick II of Denmark was Christian IV of Denmark^[14].
• A child of Frederick II of Denmark was Ulrik of Denmark^[15].
• A child of Frederick II of Denmark was Augusta of Denmark^[16].
• A child of Frederick II of Denmark was Hedwig of Denmark^[17].
• Frederick II of Denmark held citizenship in Denmark–Norway^[18].
• Frederick II of Denmark's professions included art collector^[6].
• Frederick II of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark^[19].
• Frederick II of Denmark held the position of Monarch of Norway^[20].
• Frederick II of Denmark received the Knight of the Garter^[21].
• Frederick II of Denmark's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[22].
• Frederick II of Denmark is recorded as male^[23].
• Frederick II of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human^[24].
• Frederick II of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Oldenburg^[25].
• Frederick II of Denmark's noble title is recorded as duke^[26].
• Frederick II of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Frederick II of Denmark^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Haderslev^[2], Frederick II of Denmark… he was born on July 1, 1534^[3]. His father was Christian III of Denmark^[9]. His mother was Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Frederick II of Denmark worked as an art collector^[6]. Positions held include monarch of Denmark^[19], a noble title^[28], in Denmark^[29], founded in 0935^[30] and Monarch of Norway^[20], a hereditary position^[31], in Norway^[32], founded in 0872^[33].

Recognition

Frederick II of Denmark received the Knight of the Garter^[21].

Personal Life

Frederick II of Denmark was married to Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow^[11]. Children include Elizabeth of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel^[12], a sovereign^[34], 1573–1626^[35], of Denmark–Norway^[36]; Anne of Denmark^[13], a consort^[37], 1574–1619^[38], of Kingdom of Scotland^[39]; Christian IV of Denmark^[14], a politician^[40], 1577–1648^[41], of Kingdom of Denmark^[42], awarded the Knight of the Garter^[43]; Ulrik of Denmark^[15], a Lutheran pastor^[44], 1578–1624^[45], of Kingdom of Denmark^[46], awarded the Knight of the Garter^[47]; Augusta of Denmark^[16], an aristocrat^[48], 1580–1639^[49], of Kingdom of Denmark^[50]; and Hedwig of Denmark^[17], an aristocrat^[51], 1581–1641^[52], of Electorate of Saxony^[53]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[22].

Death and Burial

Frederick II of Denmark died on April 4, 1588^[5]. He died in Slagelse^[4]. He is buried at Roskilde Cathedral^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick II of Denmark include Fredrikstad Municipality^[54], a municipality of Norway^[55], in Norway^[56], founded in 1567^[57] and Fredrikstad^[58], an administrative centre^[59], in Norway^[60].

Why It Matters

Frederick II of Denmark ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (446 views/month, #6,911 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[61] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[62]

Entities named for him include Fredrikstad Municipality^[54], a municipality of Norway^[55], in Norway^[56], founded in 1567^[57] and Fredrikstad^[58], an administrative centre^[59], in Norway^[60].

FAQs

Where was Frederick II of Denmark born?

Born in Haderslev^[2], Frederick II of Denmark…

Where did Frederick II of Denmark die?

Frederick II of Denmark died in Slagelse^[4].

Who were Frederick II of Denmark's parents?

Frederick II of Denmark's father was Christian III of Denmark^[9]. Frederick II of Denmark's mother was Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg^[10].

Who was Frederick II of Denmark married to?

Frederick II of Denmark's spouses include Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow^[11].

What did Frederick II of Denmark do for work?

Frederick II of Denmark worked as art collector^[6].

What awards did Frederick II of Denmark receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[21].