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Frederick III (Danish: Frederik; 18 March 1609 – 9 February 1670 [1]) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670. He also governed under the name Frederick II as diocesan administrator (colloquially referred to as prince-bishop) of the Prince-Bishopric of Verden (1623–29 and again 1634–44), and the Prince ...
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Frederick III (1609-1670) was the king of Denmark and Norway who established an absolute monarchy in 1665. He fought two wars with Sweden, losing and regaining territories, and reformed the state administration and the constitution.
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Learn about Frederik III, the King of Denmark-Norway from 1648 to 1670, who introduced absolutism and strengthened the navy. See his portrait, coronation objects, and his interest in theology and natural sciences.
Frederick III was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670. He also governed under the name Frederick II as diocesan administrator of the Prince-Bishopric of Verden, and the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen (1635–45).
A biography of the Danish king who ruled from 1648 to 1670 and fought two wars with Sweden. Learn about his background, character, achievements, and legacy in this historical article.
Frederick III (Danish: Frederik; 18 March 1609 – 9 February 1670) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670. He also governed under the name Frederick II as diocesan administrator (colloquially referred to as prince-bishop) of the Prince-Bishopric of Verden (1623–29 and again 1634–44), and the Prince-Archbishopric ...
Aug 19, 2024 · Frederick III (Danish: Frederik; 18 March 1609 – 9 February 1670) was king of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670. He instituted absolute monarchy in Denmark-Norway in 1660, confirmed by law in 1665 as the first in Western historiography.