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Christian VII (29 January 1749 – 13 March 1808) was King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1766 until his death in 1808. His motto was " Gloria ex amore patriae " ("Glory through love of the fatherland").
- 14 January 1766 – 13 March 1808
- Louise of Great Britain
Apr 18, 2024 · Christian VII (born Jan. 29, 1749, Copenhagen—died March 13, 1808, Rendsburg, Schleswig) was a mentally incompetent king of Denmark and Norway; his reign saw the brief domination of the kingdom by Count Johann Friedrich Struensee. The son of Frederick V, Christian VII came to the throne in 1766.
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Christian VII was the King of Denmark-Norway from 1766, son of Frederik V and Louise of Great Britain. Married in 1766 to Caroline Mathilde of Great Britain and father of Frederik VI. Christian VII was completely unsuitable as an absolute monarch.
Jul 4, 2023 · Christian VII was a monarch who ruled as the King of Denmark and Norway from 1766 until his death in 1808. He was born on January 29, 1749, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and was the son of Frederick V of Denmark and Louise of Great Britain. Christian VII is known for his mental instability, which had a significant impact on his reign.
Christian VII. views 2,261,201 updated. Christian VII, 1749–1808, king of Denmark and Norway (1766–1808), son and successor of Frederick V. Shortly after his accession his mental illness made him dependent on his physician, Struensee, who in 1770 caused the dismissal of minister of foreign affairs Johann Hartwig Ernst Bernstorff and in 1771 ...
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Christian VII (29 January 1749 – 13 March 1808) was King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1766 until his death in 1808. His motto was " Gloria ex amore patriae " ("Glory through love of the fatherland"). Quick Facts Reign, Coronation ... ( more...)
Nov 11, 2012 · ARCEL: Christian VII is the king. And then, she's very unhappy. It's a very unhappy marriage, for a couple of years. MARTIN: But then, enter Dr. Johann Friedrich Struensee. ARCEL: Who happens...
