John, King of Denmark
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Summary
John, King of Denmark was born on February 2, 1455[1], in Aalborg[2]. He died on February 20, 1513[3], in Aalborg[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,217 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Canute's Cathedral[7]
- Father: Christian I of Denmark[8]
- Mother: Dorothea of Brandenburg[9]
- Spouse: Christina of Saxony[10]
- Child: John of Denmark[11], Ernest of Denmark[12], Christian II of Denmark[13], Jacob the Dacian[14], Elizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg[15], Prince Francis of Denmark[16]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[17], Kingdom of Denmark[18], Sweden[19]
- Native language: Danish[20]
- Position held: monarch of Denmark[21], Monarch of Norway[22], Monarch of Sweden[23], Duke of Schleswig[24], Duke of Holstein[25]
- Award received: Order of the Elephant[26], Royal Order of the Seraphim[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Family: House of Oldenburg[30]
- Noble title: king[31], duke[32]
- Commons category: John of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden[33]
- Cause of death: horse fall[34]
- Given name: Hans[35]
- Work location: Stockholm[36], Copenhagen[37], Vyborg[38]
- Manner of death: accidental death[39]
- Depicted by: Hans, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden[40]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41]
- Name in native language: Hans af Danmark[42]
- Sibling: Olaf of Denmark[43], Canute of Denmark[44], Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland[45], Frederick I of Denmark[46]
Why It Matters
John, King of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was John, King of Denmark born?
John, King of Denmark was born in Aalborg[2].
Where did John, King of Denmark die?
John, King of Denmark passed away in Aalborg[4].
Who were John, King of Denmark's parents?
John, King of Denmark's father was Christian I of Denmark[8]. John, King of Denmark's mother was Dorothea of Brandenburg[9].
Who was John, King of Denmark married to?
John, King of Denmark's spouses include Christina of Saxony[10].
What did John, King of Denmark do for work?
John, King of Denmark worked as a monarch[5].
What awards did John, King of Denmark receive?
Honors received include Order of the Elephant[26] and Royal Order of the Seraphim[27].