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Details
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Nationality
Spouse
Isabella of Austria (1515)
Children
6 children: Christina of Denmark, Dorothea of Denmark, Electress Palatine, Maximilian of Denmark, Prince John of Denmark, Prince Philip Ferdinand of Denmark, stillborn son Oldenburg
Parents
John, King of Denmark, Christina of Saxony
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < Old French < Latin < Ancient Greek (Χρῑστιᾱνός)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Christian II of Denmark: King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Born in Nyborg (died at age 77).
Recipient of the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
The name Christian means follower of Christ.
AWARDS (1)
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Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
WON
Biography
Christian II, a monarch under the Kalmar Union, reigned as King of Denmark and Norway from 1513 until 1523. He was briefly King of Sweden from 1520 until 1521. As king of Denmark and Norway, he was concurrently Duke of Schleswig and Holstein in joint rule with his uncle Frederick.
Connections (14)
Child of
John, King of Denmark
Sibling of
Elizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg
Sibling of
Jacob the Dacian
Sibling of
Prince Francis of Denmark
Sibling of
John of Denmark
Sibling of
Ernest of Denmark
Spouse of
Isabella of Austria
Child of
Christina of Saxony
Parent of
stillborn son Oldenburg
Parent of
Prince Philip Ferdinand of Denmark
Parent of
Maximilian of Denmark
Parent of
Prince John of Denmark
Parent of
Dorothea of Denmark, Electress Palatine
Parent of
Christina of Denmark
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Christian II of Denmark?
Christian II of Denmark was born on and passed away on at the age of 77.
Where was Christian II of Denmark born?
Christian II of Denmark was born in Nyborg.
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