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3 days ago · Frederik is the elder son of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik. He was born during the reign of his maternal grandfather, King Frederik IX, and became Crown Prince of Denmark following his mother's accession in 1972. He was educated privately at home and at Krebs School, École des Roches and Øregård Gymnasium.
3 days ago · The House of Oldenburg is a German dynasty whose members rule or have ruled in Denmark, Iceland, Greece, Norway, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Livonia, Schleswig, Holstein, and Oldenburg. The current kings of Norway and the United Kingdom are patrilineal descendants of the Glücksburg branch of this house.
Sep 3, 2024 · of Denmark 1746–1813: Gustav III 1746–1792 King of Sweden: Friedrich Wilhelm 1785–1831 Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg: Louise Caroline of Hesse-Kassel 1789–1867: Marie of Hesse-Kassel 1767–1852: Frederick VI 1768–1839 King of Denmark r. 1808–1839: Louise Auguste of Denmark 1771–1843: Frederick Christian II
23 hours ago · King Frederick IX, who succeeded Christian X in 1947, continued these modernization efforts. Frederick IX’s reign also marked a period of increased democratic reforms. He supported changes that limited the monarchy’s political power, ensuring that Denmark remained a constitutional monarchy with a strong parliamentary system.
Aug 23, 2024 · Frederick III was King of Germany for more than five decades in the 15th Century and was also Holy Roman Emperor for nearly that long. His rule set the stage for the preeminence of the House of Habsburg.
4 days ago · Under the absentee government of Frederick III, the feuds among the princes and the collisions between the princes and the cities developed into savage wars accompanied by widespread ravaging and pillage. All paid lip service to the need for peace; but who was to enforce it?
4 days ago · This time the princes chose Frederick I (reigned as king in 1152–90 and emperor in 1155–90), the son of Conrad’s elder brother Frederick and the Welf princess Judith.
