Frederik IX of Denmark

King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972
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Summary

Frederik IX of Denmark was born on March 11, 1899[1], in Sorgenfri Palace[2]. He died on January 14, 1972[3], in Copenhagen Municipal Hospital[4]. He worked as a monarch[5], musician[6], and conductor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,609 views/month, #6,187 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Copenhagen[9]
  • Place of burial: Roskilde Cathedral[10]
  • Father: Christian X of Denmark[11]
  • Mother: Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[12]
  • Spouse: Ingrid of Sweden[13]
  • Child: Margrethe II of Denmark[14], Princess Benedikte of Denmark[15], Queen Anne-Marie of Greece[16]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[17]
  • Position held: monarch of Denmark[18]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[19]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[22], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23], Order of the White Eagle[24], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[25], Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[26], Order of St. Andrew[27], Royal Victorian Chain[28], Order of the Elephant[29], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[30], Royal Order of the Seraphim[31], Order of the Garter[32], Order of the Dannebrog[33]
  • Member of: Frederik IX of Denmark and Queen Ingrid[34]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[35]
  • Sex or gender: male[36]
  • Family: House of Glücksburg (Denmark)[37]
  • Anthem: Kong Christian stod ved højen mast[38]
  • Noble title: Prince of Denmark[39], crown prince[40], King of Denmark[41]
  • Commons category: Frederik IX of Denmark[42]
  • Military, police or special rank: admiral[43]
  • Archives at: Lower Saxony State Archive[44]
  • Cause of death: pneumonia[45]
  • Honorific prefix: Majesty[46], Royal Highness[47]
  • Given name: Christian[48], Frederik[49], Franz[50], Michael[51], Carl[52], Valdemar[53], Georg[54]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Frederik IX[55]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[56]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederik IX of Denmark include Frederik X of Denmark[57], an aristocrat[58], b. 1968[59], of Kingdom of Denmark[60], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[61]; Frederick IX Bridge[62], a bascule bridge[63], in Denmark[64], founded in 1963[65]; and Kronprins Frederiks Bro[66], a road bridge[67], in Denmark[68], founded in 1935[69].

Why It Matters

Frederik IX of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include Frederik X of Denmark[57], an aristocrat[58], b. 1968[59], of Kingdom of Denmark[60], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[61]; Frederick IX Bridge[62], a bascule bridge[63], in Denmark[64], founded in 1963[65]; and Kronprins Frederiks Bro[66], a road bridge[67], in Denmark[68], founded in 1935[69].

FAQs

Where was Frederik IX of Denmark born?

Frederik IX of Denmark's place of birth was Sorgenfri Palace[2].

Where did Frederik IX of Denmark die?

Frederik IX of Denmark died in Copenhagen Municipal Hospital[4].

Who were Frederik IX of Denmark's parents?

Frederik IX of Denmark's father was Christian X of Denmark[11]. Frederik IX of Denmark's mother was Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[12].

Who was Frederik IX of Denmark married to?

Frederik IX of Denmark's spouses include Ingrid of Sweden[13].

What did Frederik IX of Denmark do for work?

Frederik IX of Denmark worked as a monarch[5], musician[6], and conductor[7].

Where did Frederik IX of Denmark go to school?

Frederik IX of Denmark was educated at University of Copenhagen[19].

What awards did Frederik IX of Denmark receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon[22], and Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[23].

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  2. [70] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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