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Christian IX (8 April 1818 – 29 January 1906) was King of Denmark from 15 November 1863 until his death in 1906. From 1863 to 1864, he was concurrently Duke of Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg .
Christian IX (born April 8, 1818, Gottorp, Schleswig—died Jan. 29, 1906, Copenhagen) was a Danish king who came to the throne at the height of a crisis over Schleswig-Holstein in 1863 and who later resisted the advance of full parliamentary government in Denmark.
The crown weighed heavily on Christian IX’s head when he became king in 1863. Three days after Frederick VII’s death he signed the controversial November constitution, making Schleswig part of Denmark. It was a constitution that breached international conventions. War broke out on 1st February 1864.
Learn about Christian IX, the first king of the House of Glücksburg and the great-great-grandfather of Queen Margrethe II. Find out how he became king, his role in the Schleswig Wars, and his legacy of marriages.
Sep 20, 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of King Christian IX of Denmark, the ancestor of six current European monarchs. Find out how he became king, who he married, and what he did for his country and his family.
Christian IX (8 April 1818 – 29 January 1906) was King of Denmark from 15 November 1863 until his death in 1906. From 1863 to 1864, he was concurrently Duke of Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg.
Christian IX was the King of Denmark from 1863 until his death in 1906. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.
