NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Frederik VIII of Denmark

Frederik VIII (June 3, 1843 ? May 14, 1912), king of Denmark, eldest son of King Christian IX, was born at Copenhagen. As Crown Prince of Denmark he took part in the war of 1864 against Austria and Prussia, and subsequently assisted his father in the duties of government, becoming king on Christian's death in January 1906. On July 28, 1869 Frederik married Lovisa of Sweden (October 31, 1851 - March 20, 1926), daughter of Carl XV, King of Sweden and Carl IV, King of Norway, by whom he had a family of four sons and four daughters.

His eldest son Christian, crown prince of Denmark (September 26, 1870 - April 20, 1947), was married on April 26, 1898 to Alexandrine (December 24, 1879 - December 28, 1952), daughter of Friedrich Franz III, Grand-Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (March 19, 1851 - April 10, 1987); and his second son, Carl (August 3, 1872 - September 21, 1957), who married his cousin Maud, daughter of Edward VII of the United Kingdom, became king of Norway as Haakon VII in 1905.

On his return journey from a trip abroad, Frederik VIII died in Hamburg.

Preceded by:
Christian IX

King of Denmark

Succeeded by:
Christian X

Categories: Danish monarchs | Knights of the Garter | 1843 births | 1912 deaths

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The Danish Monarchy - History - Frederik VIII (384 words)
	Crown Prince Frederik had had a military education, but throughout life he had taken a keen interest in politics and was a declared supporter of the parliamentary system, which his father remained opposed to for so long.
	After the death of his father in 1906, Frederik VIII succeeded to the throne at the age of 63, and subsequently developed cooperation based on confidence with the changing Venstre (Liberal) Governments.
	In his relations with people, Frederik VIII like his father was kind and unobtrusive, and he soon became popular both with politicians and with the population at large.

Easy Encyclopedia - Online Encyclopedia. Knowledge is Power (541 words)
	Christian IX of Denmark (April 8, 1818 - January 29, 1906) was King of Denmark from November 15, 1863 to January 29, 1906.
	Princess Alexandra of Denmark, later Queen consort of Edward VII of the United Kingdom (December 1, 1844 - November 20, 1925).
	Princess Dagmar of Denmark, later consort of Tsar Alexander III of Russia (November 26, 1847 - October 13, 1928).

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