When was Christian VII born?

Christian VII was born on 29 January 1749 in Christiansborg Palace.

What positions has Christian VII held?

Positions held by Christian VII include: Monarch of Denmark (1766–1808); Monarch of Norway (1766–1808).

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Christian VII

King of Denmark and Norway (1749-1808)

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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.

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Born: 29 January 1749 wd
Place of birth: Christiansborg Palace wd
Died: 13 March 1808 wd
Place of death: Rendsburg wd
Citizenship: Denmark–Norway wd
Occupation: monarch, sovereign wd
Spouse: Caroline Matilda of Great Britain wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Denmark (14 January 1766 – 14 March 1808)
Monarch of Norway (14 January 1766 – 13 March 1808)

Awards wd

Royal Order of the Seraphim (1766)
Order of the Elephant
Order of the Dannebrog
Royal Fellow of the Royal Society (1768)

Questions

When was Christian VII born?: Christian VII was born on 29 January 1749 in Christiansborg Palace.
What positions has Christian VII held?: Positions held by Christian VII include: Monarch of Denmark (1766–1808); Monarch of Norway (1766–1808).

Sources

Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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