Christian IV accedes to the throne of Denmark

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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On the death of Frederick II, his son Christian IV accedes to the throne of Denmark, ruling until his death in 1648. His reign of 59 years make him the longest-serving Danish king, and he is remembered as a reforming monarch, establishing a strong navy and founding many new cities and buildings.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Christian IV accedes to the throne of Denmark". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15370, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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