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   Christian III (12 August 1503 – 1 January 1559) reigned as King of Denmark from 1534 and King of Norway from 1537 until his death in 1559. During his reign, Christian formed close ties between the church and the crown.

   • Reign: 4 July 1534 – 1 January 1559
   • Mother: Anna of Brandenburg

   • Father: Frederick I of Denmark
   • Successor: Frederick II

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Christian-IIIChristian III | King of Denmark and Norway | Britannica

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   Christian III (born Aug. 12, 1503, Gottorp, Schleswig—died Jan. 1, 1559, Kolding, Den.) king of Denmark and Norway (1534–59) who established the state Lutheran Church in Denmark (1536) and, by forming close ties between the church and the crown, laid the foundation for the absolutist Danish monarchy of the 17th century.

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   views 2,303,595 updated. Christian III, 1503–59, king of Denmark and Norway (1534–59). At the death of his father, Frederick I, his election was delayed because he was a Lutheran. The German city of Lübeck invaded Denmark to reinstate the deposed Christian II, and the minor nobility then forced the election of Christian III in 1534 to ...

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   How long did Christian III Reign?

   • Christian III (12 August 1503 – 1 January 1559) reigned as King of Denmark from 1534 and King of Norway from 1537 until his death in 1559. During his reign, Christian formed close ties between the church and the crown.

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   When did Christian III become a king?

   • Christian III (born Aug. 12, 1503, Gottorp, Schleswig—died Jan. 1, 1559, Kolding, Den.) king of Denmark and Norway (1534–59) who established the state Lutheran Church in Denmark (1536) and, by forming close ties between the church and the crown, laid the foundation for the absolutist Danish monarchy of the 17th century.

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   Who is King Christian III of Denmark & Norway?

   • 1534-07-04 Christian III is elected King of Denmark and Norway in the town of Rye 1536-10-20 King Christian III of Denmark & Norway leads reform in Catholic possessions 1537-09-02 Danish King Christian III publishes "Ordinance on the Danish Church" establishing Lutheranism as the state religion within his realms

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   What did Christian III do in 1536?

   • Christian III allied with Gustavus I of Sweden to defeat Lübeck in 1536. That victory broke the power of the Hanseatic League and made the Danish fleet supreme in northern waters. Christian established (1536) Lutheranism in Denmark and imposed it on Norway. Never elected king by the Norwegians, he declared Norway a dependency of Denmark.

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   Summarize this article for a 10 year old. Christian III (12 August 1503 – 1 January 1559) reigned as King of Denmark from 1534 and King of Norway from 1537 until his death in 1559. During his reign, Christian formed close ties between the church and the crown.

7. royalcentral.co.uk › features › the-king-christiansThe Kings of Denmark called Christian – Royal Central

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   Oct 8, 2023 · Christian III was the son and heir of Frederick I, who took the throne from his nephew in 1523. After his father’s death in 1533, he was proclaimed king, but his Lutheran views alienated him...

8. sciencenordic.com › denmark-forskerzonen-historyThe Reformation transformed the aristocracy from warriors to ...

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   Dec 6, 2017 · King Christian III of Denmark, who put down the popular uprising during the Count's Feud. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) The aristocracy enjoyed great wealth in the years before the Reformation, with a monopoly over important positions and other privileges. Around the 1500’s a population growth spurt led to economic boom.

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   Christian III. Profession: King of Denmark and Norway. Nationality: Danish. Norwegian. Biography: During Christian's reign as King of Denmark (1534–1559) and King of Norway (1537–1559), he is remembered for having bound church and crown; in particular, establishing Lutheranism as the religion of his realms—thus firmly picking the side of ...