# Frederick III of Denmark

_King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 to 1670_

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> Frederick III was King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670. He also governed under the name Frederik II as diocesan administrator of the Prince-Bishopric of Verden, and the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen (1635–45).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 March 1609 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Haderslev ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P19))
- **Died:** 9 February 1670 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P570))
- **Place of death:** Copenhagen Castle ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Denmark–Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P27))
- **Occupation:** king; cleric; statesperson; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P106))
- **Spouse:** Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P26))
- **Positions held:** Monarch of Denmark (6 July 1648 – 9 February 1670); Monarch of Norway (6 July 1648 – 9 February 1670); archbishop ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Elephant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812#P166))

## Questions

**When was Frederick III of Denmark born?**  
Frederick III of Denmark was born on 18 March 1609 in Haderslev.

**What positions has Frederick III of Denmark held?**  
Positions held by Frederick III of Denmark include: Monarch of Denmark (1648–1670); Monarch of Norway (1648–1670); archbishop.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Frederick III of Denmark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_III_of_Denmark) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q157812](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157812) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Frederik III, 1663.jpg by Paul Prieur (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frederik_III,_1663.jpg)

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