When was Christian IX born?

Christian IX was born on 8 April 1818 in Gottorf Castle.

What positions has Christian IX held?

Positions held by Christian IX include: Monarch of Denmark (1863–1906); Duke of Schleswig (1863–1864); Duke of Holstein (1863–1864); Duke of Lauenburg (1863–1864).

Where did Christian IX study?

Christian IX was educated at University of Bonn, Royal Danish Army Officers Academy.

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Christian IX

King of Denmark from 1863 to 1906

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Christian IX 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. He became one of the most influential monarchs of 19th-century Europe through the dynastic marriages of his children, earning the sobriquet "father-in-law of Europe". Because many later European monarchs descended from him, he is also sometimes informally described as the "grandfather of Europe".

Quick facts

Born: 8 April 1818 wd
Place of birth: Gottorf Castle wd
Died: 29 January 1906 wd
Place of death: Amalienborg wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark wd
Occupation: monarch, military officer wd
Education: University of Bonn, Royal Danish Army Officers Academy wd
Spouse: Louise of Hesse-Kassel wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Denmark (15 November 1863 – 29 January 1906)
Duke of Schleswig (1863–1864)
Duke of Holstein (1863–1864)
Duke of Lauenburg (1863–1864)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of the Black Eagle
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1863)
Order of St. Andrew
Royal Victorian Chain (1904)
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1843)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog (1840)
Order of the Norwegian Lion
Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy
Order of the Garter
Knight of the Seraphim (1848)
Order of the Wendish Crown
Order of the Redeemer

Questions

When was Christian IX born?: Christian IX was born on 8 April 1818 in Gottorf Castle.
What positions has Christian IX held?: Positions held by Christian IX include: Monarch of Denmark (1863–1906); Duke of Schleswig (1863–1864); Duke of Holstein (1863–1864); Duke of Lauenburg (1863–1864).
Where did Christian IX study?: Christian IX was educated at University of Bonn, Royal Danish Army Officers Academy.

Sources

Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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