Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Spouse
Dorothea of Brandenburg (1449-1481)
Children
5 children: Canute of Denmark, Frederick I of Denmark, John, King of Denmark, Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland, Olaf of Denmark
Parents
Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg, Helvig of Schauenburg
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Old French < Latin < Ancient Greek (Χρῑστιᾱνός)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Christian I of Denmark: Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union (1426-1481).
Born in Oldenburg (died at age 55).
3 awards including Golden Rose.
The name Christian means follower of Christ.
AWARDS (3)
B
Golden Rose
WON
B
Order of the Elephant
WON
B
Royal Order of the Seraphim
WON
Biography
Christian I (Christiern I) was a German noble and Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union. He was king of Denmark (1448–1481), Norway (1450–1481) and Sweden (1457–1464). From 1460 to 1481, he was also duke of Schleswig and count of Holstein. He was the first king of the House of Oldenburg.
Connections (11)
Parent of
John, King of Denmark
Sibling of
Gerhard VI
Sibling of
Maurice IV, Count of Oldenburg
Sibling of
Adelheid of Oldenburg
Spouse of
Dorothea of Brandenburg
Child of
Dietrich, Count of Oldenburg
Child of
Helvig of Schauenburg
Parent of
Canute of Denmark
Parent of
Olaf of Denmark
Parent of
Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland
Parent of
Frederick I of Denmark
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Christian I of Denmark?
Christian I of Denmark was born on and passed away on at the age of 55.
Where was Christian I of Denmark born?
Christian I of Denmark was born in Oldenburg.
Where can I find more information about Christian I of Denmark?
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