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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.
Christian X (born Sept. 26, 1870, Charlottenlund, Den.—died April 20, 1947, Copenhagen) was the king of Denmark (1912–47) who symbolized the nation’s resistance to the German occupation during World War II.
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Learn how King Christian X and the Danish people resisted the German occupation and saved most of the Danish Jews from deportation and death. Discover the legend and the truth behind the story of the yellow star.
Learn about the life and reign of Christian X, the only king of Iceland and the first Danish monarch to graduate from university. Find out how he faced the Easter Crisis, the German invasion, and the Telegram Crisis during his 35-year rule.
Jul 25, 2012 · Learn about the life and reign of King Christian X, who ruled Denmark from 1912 to 1947 and faced political and military challenges. Find out his biography, family, motto, and legacy on the official royal website.
May 18, 2018 · Christian X, 1870–1947, king of Denmark (1912–47) and Iceland (1912–44), son and successor of Frederick VIII [1] and brother of King Haakon VII [2] of Norway. He granted (1915) a new constitution that included the enfranchisement of women.
Learn about Christian X, the third monarch from the House of Glücksburg line, who reigned from 1912 to 1947. See his portrait, his uniform, and his role in the Easter Crisis and World War II.
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