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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.
Learn about Frederik VIII, the second monarch from the House of Glücksburg, who reigned from 1906 to 1912. Find out about his family, his reformist views, his New Year Speech and his death in Hamburg.
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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Jan 9, 2024 · Learn about the nine Danish kings named Frederick, from the first Catholic king to the last constitutional monarch. Find out their achievements, challenges, and legacies in this comprehensive overview.
Frederik VIII of Denmark, 1843–1912. Christian Frederik Vilhelm Carl was born on June 3, 1843. He was the son of Christian IX and Queen Louise. Frederik VIII became King of Denmark in 1906 as the second regent in the royal family Glücksborg.
Frederik VIII's Palace, originally known as Brockdorff's Palace, was built in 1750-60 for Baron Joachim Brockdorff under the supervision of the royal builder Niels Eigtved. The cadets had to vacate the palace when Frederik VI decided his daughter Vilhelmine and Crown Prince Frederik (VII) should reside there after their wedding.
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.
