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Frederick III (Danish: Frederik; 18 March 1609 – 9 February 1670) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670. He also governed under the name Frederick II as diocesan administrator (colloquially referred to as prince-bishop) of the Prince-Bishopric of Verden (1623–29 and again 1634–44), and the Prince-Archbishopric ...
- 6 July 1648 – 9 February 1670
- Anne Catherine of Brandenburg
Mar 14, 2024 · Frederick III (born March 18, 1609, Haderslev, Den.—died Feb. 9, 1670, Copenhagen) was the king of Denmark and Norway (1648–70) whose reign saw the establishment of an absolute monarchy, maintained in Denmark until 1848. In his youth Frederick served successively as bishop coadjutor (i.e., assistant bishop with the right of succession) of ...
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Learn about the life and legacy of Frederik III, who ruled Denmark-Norway from 1648 to 1670 and introduced absolutism and French culture. Explore his collection of books, his role in the Siege of Copenhagen, his interest in theology and the natural sciences, and his relationship with Sophie Amalie and Christian V.
Frederick III was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670. He also governed under the name Frederick II as diocesan administrator of the Prince-Bishopric of Verden, and the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen (1635–45).
III. (1609-1670), king of Denmark and Norway, son of Christian IV. and Anne Catherine of Brandenburg, was born on the 18th of March 1609 at Hadersleben. His position as a younger son profoundly influenced his future career. In his youth and early manhood there was no prospect of his ascending the Danish throne, and he consequently became the ...
Frederik III (1609-1670) was King of Denmark from 1648. He introduced the absolute monarchy in Denmark in 1660 and was married to Sofie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg. Frederik was the second oldest son of King Christian IIII.
Frederick III ( Danish: Frederik; 18 March 1609 – 9 February 1670 [1]) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670.