Christian VII of Denmark_
Christiansborg Palace
"Born — Died "
Born
Christiansborg Palace
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Christiansborg Palace
Nationality
Languages
Danish
Spouse
Caroline Matilda of Great Britain (1766-1772)
Children
2 children: Frederick VI of Denmark, Princess Louise Auguste of Denmark
Parents
Frederick V of Denmark, Louise of Great Britain
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Old French < Latin < Ancient Greek (Χρῑστιᾱνός)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Christian VII of Denmark: King of Denmark and Norway (1749-1808).
Born in Christiansborg Palace (died at age 59).
4 awards including Order of the Dannebrog.
The name Christian means follower of Christ.
AWARDS (4)
B
Order of the Dannebrog
WON
B
Order of the Elephant
WON
B
Royal Fellow of the Royal Society
WON
B
Royal Order of the Seraphim
WON
Biography
Christian VII was King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1766 until his death in 1808. He was affected by mental illness and was only nominally king for most of his reign. His royal advisers changed depending on the outcome of power struggles. From 1770 to 1772, his court physician Johann Friedrich Struensee was the de facto ruler of the country and introduced progressive reforms signed into law by the king. Struensee was deposed by a coup in 1772, after which the country was ruled by Christian's stepmother, Queen Dowager Juliane Marie of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, his half-brother Hereditary Prince Frederick, and the Danish politician Ove Høegh-Guldberg. From 1784 until Christian VII's death in 1808, Christian's son, later Frederick VI, acted as unofficial prince regent.
Connections (10)
Child of
Frederick V of Denmark
Sibling of
Sophia Magdalena of Denmark
Sibling of
Princess Wilhelmina Caroline of Denmark
Sibling of
Frederik, Hereditary Prince of Denmark
Sibling of
Princess Louise of Denmark
Sibling of
Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark
Spouse of
Caroline Matilda of Great Britain
Child of
Louise of Great Britain
Parent of
Frederick VI of Denmark
Parent of
Princess Louise Auguste of Denmark
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
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Christian VII of Denmark was born on and passed away on at the age of 59.
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Christian VII of Denmark was born in Christiansborg Palace.
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