Frederick II of Denmark
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Summary
Frederick II of Denmark was born on July 1, 1534[1], in Haderslev[2]. He died on April 4, 1588[3], in Slagelse[4]. He worked as an art collector[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,722 views/month, #6,911 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Roskilde Cathedral[7]
- Father: Christian III of Denmark[8]
- Mother: Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg[9]
- Spouse: Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[10]
- Child: Elizabeth of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[11], Anne of Denmark[12], Christian IV of Denmark[13], Ulrik of Denmark[14], Augusta of Denmark[15], Hedwig of Denmark[16], John, Prince of Schleswig-Holstein[17]
- Country of citizenship: Denmark–Norway[18]
- Position held: monarch of Denmark[19], Monarch of Norway[20]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[21]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: House of Oldenburg[24]
- Noble title: duke[25]
- Commons category: Frederick II of Denmark[26]
- Given name: Frederik[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frederick II of Denmark[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[32]
- Name in native language: Frederik[33]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1549[34]
- End of work period: January 1, 1588[35]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[36]
- Sibling: Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony[37], Dorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[38], Magnus, Duke of Holstein[39], John the Younger, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Frederick II of Denmark include Fredrikstad Municipality[41], a municipality of Norway[42], in Norway[43], founded in 1567[44] and Fredrikstad[45], an administrative centre[46], in Norway[47].
Why It Matters
Frederick II of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Fredrikstad Municipality[41], a municipality of Norway[42], in Norway[43], founded in 1567[44] and Fredrikstad[45], an administrative centre[46], in Norway[47].
FAQs
Where was Frederick II of Denmark born?
Frederick II of Denmark's place of birth was Haderslev[2].
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[8]. Frederick II of Denmark's mother was Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg[9].
Who was Frederick II of Denmark married to?
Frederick II of Denmark's spouses include Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[10].
What did Frederick II of Denmark do for work?
Frederick II of Denmark worked as an art collector[5].
What awards did Frederick II of Denmark receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[21].