When was Christian VIII born?

Christian VIII was born on 18 September 1786 in Christiansborg Palace.

What positions has Christian VIII held?

Positions held by Christian VIII include: Monarch of Denmark (1839–1848); Duke of Schleswig (1839–1848); Duke of Holstein (1839–1848); Duke of Lauenburg (1839–1848); Monarch of Norway (1814–1814).

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Christian VIII

King of Norway 1814, King of Denmark 1839-1848

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Christian VIII was King of Denmark from 1839 to 1848 and, as Christian Frederick, King of Norway in 1814.

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Born: 18 September 1786 wd
Place of birth: Christiansborg Palace wd
Died: 20 January 1848 wd
Place of death: Amalienborg wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark wd
Occupation: monarch, patron of the arts wd
Spouse: Duchess Charlotte Friederike of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Caroline Amalie of Augustenburg wd

Positions held wd

Monarch of Denmark (3 December 1839 – 20 January 1848)
Duke of Schleswig (3 December 1839 – 20 January 1848)
Duke of Holstein (3 December 1839 – 20 January 1848)
Duke of Lauenburg (3 December 1839 – 20 January 1848)
Monarch of Norway (17 May 1814 – 10 October 1814)
King of Norway (17 May 1814 – 10 October 1814)
regent (19 February 1814 – 19 May 1814)
Governor-general of Norway (1813–1814)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece
Order of St. Andrew
Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog (1828)
Royal Fellow of the Royal Society (1822)
Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1787)

Questions

When was Christian VIII born?: Christian VIII was born on 18 September 1786 in Christiansborg Palace.
What positions has Christian VIII held?: Positions held by Christian VIII include: Monarch of Denmark (1839–1848); Duke of Schleswig (1839–1848); Duke of Holstein (1839–1848); Duke of Lauenburg (1839–1848); Monarch of Norway (1814–1814).

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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