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- During World War II, however, the King became an important figure, also in political matters. For the populace Christian X came to stand in contrast to the policy of collaboration and negotiation with the occupying power. On his death, therefore, his coffin was decorated with a resistance fighter’s armband.
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Christian X ( Danish: Christian Carl Frederik Albert Alexander Vilhelm; 26 September 1870 – 20 April 1947) was King of Denmark from 1912 until his death in 1947. He was also the only King of Iceland as Kristján X, holding the title as a result of the personal union between Denmark and independent Iceland between 1918 and 1944.
- 14 May 1912 – 20 April 1947
- Louise of Sweden
Jul 4, 2000 · When the Germans ordered Jews in occupied Denmark to identify themselves by wearing armbands with yellow stars during World War II, King Christian X of Denmark and non-Jewish Danes thwarted the...
King Christian X, seen here on the occasion of his birthday in 1940, served as a powerful symbol of national sovereignty during the occupation. At the time, many Danes wore an emblem showing his cypher as a symbol of patriotism and silent resistance against the Germans.
During World War II, however, the King became an important figure, also in political matters. For the populace Christian X came to stand in contrast to the policy of collaboration and negotiation with the occupying power.
A massive demonstration took place as a result; King Christian X had no choice but to give in to public sentiments, which resulted in a reduction of the throne's powers. When the German troops marched into his country in Apr 1940, he chose to remain in Denmark.
- 26 Sep 1870
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- 20 Apr 1947
- Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
Mar 29, 1990 · There are actually three legends: One, that King Christian threatened to wear the Star, were it ever enforced in Denmark; two, that he actually did so; and three, that he inspired thousands of his countrymen to do likewise and that the Nazis thus did not know whom to arrest and deport.
Christian X. King of Denmark from 1912. Christian X's long reign spanned both world wars, and during the German occupation in World War II he became a national icon.
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