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Christian VI

King of Denmark and Norway

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Christian VI was King of Denmark and Norway from 1730 to 1746. The eldest surviving son of Frederick IV and Louise of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, he is considered one of Denmark–Norway's more anonymous kings, but he was a skilled politician, best known for his authoritarian regime. He was the first king of the Oldenburg dynasty to refrain from entering in any war. During his reign both compulsory confirmation (1736) and a public, nationwide school system (1739) were introduced. His chosen motto was "Deo et populo".

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Copenhagen Castle wd
Died
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Place of death
Hirschholm Palace wd
Citizenship
Denmark–Norway wd
Occupation
monarch wd
Spouse
Sophia Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Denmark (12 October 1730 – 6 August 1746)
  • Monarch of Norway (12 October 1730 – 6 August 1746)

Awards wd

  • Order of the Elephant
  • Order of the Dannebrog

Questions

When was Christian VI born?
Christian VI was born on 30 November 1699 in Copenhagen Castle.
What positions has Christian VI held?
Positions held by Christian VI include: Monarch of Denmark (1730–1746); Monarch of Norway (1730–1746).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Christian VI · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q154993 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Christian VI med tjener.jpg by Unidentified painter (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Christian VI". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/christian-vi. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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