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Christian IV of Denmark
king of Denmark and Norway (1577-1648) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christian IV (12 April 1577 – 28 February 1648) was the king of Denmark-Norway from 1588 until his death. He had a rule of more than 59 years. Because of this, he has the longest rule of all the kings of Denmark. He is sometimes referred to as Christian Firtal in Denmark and Christian Kvart or Quart in Norway.
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Christian IV | |
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King of Denmark and Norway | |
![]() Portrait by Pieter Isaacsz, 1611-1616. | |
Reign | 4 April 1588 – 28 February 1648 |
Coronation | 29 August 1596 |
Predecessor | Frederick II |
Successor | Frederick III |
Born | (1577-04-12)12 April 1577 Frederiksborg Palace |
Died | 28 February 1648(1648-02-28) (aged 70) Rosenborg Castle |
Burial | Roskilde Cathedral |
Spouse | Anne Catherine of Brandenburg Kirsten Munk |
Issue | Frederick III of Denmark |
House | House of Oldenburg |
Father | Frederick II of Denmark |
Mother | Sofie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
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