# Frederick I of Denmark

_King of Denmark and Norway_

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Last updated: 2026-11-04

> Frederick I was King of Denmark and Norway from 1523 and 1524, respectively, until his death in 1533, and earlier co-Duke of Schleswig and Holstein.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 October 1471 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Haderslev ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P19))
- **Died:** 10 April 1533 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P570))
- **Place of death:** Gottorf Castle ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P27))
- **Occupation:** monarch ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P106))
- **Spouse:** Anna of Brandenburg; Sophie of Pomerania ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Denmark (13 April 1523 – 10 April 1533); Monarch of Norway (1523–1533) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Elephant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789#P166))

## Questions

**When was Frederick I of Denmark born?**  
Frederick I of Denmark was born on 7 October 1471 in Haderslev.

**What positions has Frederick I of Denmark held?**  
Positions held by Frederick I of Denmark include: Monarch of Denmark (1523–1533); Monarch of Norway (1523–1533).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Frederick I of Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_I_of_Denmark) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q157789](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157789) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Frederik1dk.jpg by Attributed to Jacob Binck (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frederik1dk.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Frederick I of Denmark". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/frederick-i-of-denmark. Retrieved 8 November 2026.