Frederick III of Denmark
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Summary
Frederick III of Denmark was born on March 18, 1609[1], in Haderslev[2]. He died on February 9, 1670[3], in Copenhagen Castle[4]. He worked as a king[5], cleric[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,716 views/month, #6,945 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Copenhagen[10]
- Place of burial: Roskilde Cathedral[11]
- Father: Christian IV of Denmark[12]
- Mother: Anne Catherine of Brandenburg[13]
- Spouse: Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14]
- Child: Prince George, Duke of Cumberland[15], Christian V of Denmark[16], Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark[17], Princess Frederica Amalia of Denmark[18], Princess Wilhelmine Ernestine of Denmark[19], Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark[20], Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve[21], Frederik Oldenburg[22], Dorothea Oldenburg[23]
- Country of citizenship: Denmark–Norway[24]
- Field of work: state administration[25], politics[26], governance[27]
- Position held: archbishop[28], monarch of Denmark[29], Monarch of Norway[30]
- Award received: Order of the Elephant[31]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Family: House of Oldenburg[34]
- Noble title: duke[35]
- Commons category: Frederick III of Denmark[36]
- Military, police or special rank: generalissimo[37]
- Unmarried partner: Margrethe Pape[38]
- Given name: Frederik[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frederick III of Denmark[40]
- Work location: Bremen[41], Copenhagen[42], Verden[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[45], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[47], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[48], New International Encyclopedia[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50], German[51], Dutch[52], Latin[53], Danish[54]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Frederick III of Denmark include Fredericia[55], a city[56], in Denmark[57], founded in 1650[58]; Fredriksten[59], a cultural property[60], in Norway[61], founded in 1660[62]; and Frederikssund[63], a city[64], in Denmark[65].
Why It Matters
Frederick III of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include Fredericia[55], a city[56], in Denmark[57], founded in 1650[58]; Fredriksten[59], a cultural property[60], in Norway[61], founded in 1660[62]; and Frederikssund[63], a city[64], in Denmark[65].
FAQs
Where was Frederick III of Denmark born?
Frederick III of Denmark's place of birth was Haderslev[2].
Where did Frederick III of Denmark die?
Frederick III of Denmark died in Copenhagen Castle[4].
Who were Frederick III of Denmark's parents?
Frederick III of Denmark's father was Christian IV of Denmark[12]. Frederick III of Denmark's mother was Anne Catherine of Brandenburg[13].
Who was Frederick III of Denmark married to?
Frederick III of Denmark's spouses include Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14].
What did Frederick III of Denmark do for work?
Frederick III of Denmark worked as a king[5], cleric[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8].
What awards did Frederick III of Denmark receive?
Honors received include Order of the Elephant[31].