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Christian, Prince-Elect of Denmark
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For the contemporary Danish heir apparent, see Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark.
Christian (10 April 1603 – 2 June 1647) was Prince-Elect of Denmark from 1610 and Heir Apparent to the Throne of the Kingdom of Norway from 1603. Dying in 1647, he was succeeded by his younger brother, Prince Frederick.
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Christian | |
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Prince Elect of Denmark Crown Prince of Norway | |
![]() Portrait by Karel van Mander III, 1642 | |
Born | (1603-04-10)10 April 1603 Copenhagen Castle |
Died | 2 June 1647(1647-06-02) (aged 44) Gorbitz Castle |
Burial | Roskilde Cathedral (1655) |
Spouse | Magdalene Sibylle of Saxony |
House | Oldenburg |
Father | Christian IV of Denmark |
Mother | Anne Catherine of Brandenburg |
Religion | Lutheranism |
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