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Frederick VIII ( Danish: Christian Frederik Vilhelm Carl; 3 June 1843 – 14 May 1912) was King of Denmark from 29 January 1906 until his death in 1912. The eldest son of King Christian IX, nicknamed the Father-in-law of Europe, Frederick was related to royalty throughout Europe. He was heir apparent to the Danish throne and served as crown ...
- 29 January 1906 – 14 May 1912
- Louise of Hesse-Kassel
May 10, 2024 · Frederick VIII (born June 3, 1843, Copenhagen—died May 14, 1912, Hamburg) was the king of Denmark in 1906–12. Frederick served in the disastrous Danish–German War of 1864, which lost the duchies of Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg for Denmark. He then assisted his father, Christian IX, in affairs of state.
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Frederick VIII, 1843–1912, king of Denmark (1906–12), son and successor of Christian IX. He fought in the war with Prussia in 1864 and always retained an interest in military affairs. He was succeeded by his son Christian X. Another son became king of Norway as Haakon VII. The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Frederick VIII, 1843–1912, king ...
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Sep 24, 2015 · King Christian X of Denmark (1870 -1947), married Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin had issue including King Frederick IX of Denmark; Prince Carl of Denmark, later King Haakon VII of Norway (1872 – 1957), married Princess Maud of Wales, daughter of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, had one son, King Olav V of Norway
Jan 9, 2024 · Frederick VIII (1906-1912) King Frederick VIII had a short reign of six years, but led an impactful life as Denmark’s Crown Prince. He served in that role for over 42 years, and ascended the ...
Apr 26, 2022 · Frederick became king of Denmark as Frederick VIII on Christian IX's death on 29 January 1906. He was 62 years old at the time and had been Crown Prince for 43 years. In many ways Frederick VIII was a liberal ruler who was much more favorable to the new parliamentarian system than his father had been.
Frederik IX was probably the most well-liked king of Denmark to this day and was among other things a skilled naval officer and classical conductor. During the period Denmark had three kings: Christian IX, Frederik VIII, and Christian X. Frederik VIII was to have just six years as monarch.
