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Christian VIII of Denmark
1786–1848 · Oldenburg
King of Norway 1814, King of Denmark 1839-1848. Born at Christiansborg Palace. Died at Amalienborg.
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Reigned
| 1814–1814 | Monarch of Norway |
| 1814–1814 | King of Norway |
| 1839–1848 | Monarch of Denmark |
| 1839–1848 | Duke of Schleswig |
| 1839–1848 | Duke of Lauenburg |
| 1839–1848 | Duke of Holstein |
Family
- Father
- Frederik, Hereditary Prince of Denmark
- Mother
- Duchess Sophia Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
- Married
- Duchess Charlotte Friederike of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1806
Caroline Amalie of Augustenburg 1815 - Children (1)
- Frederick VII of Denmark 1808
- Siblings (3)
- Princess Juliane Sophie of Denmark 1788
Princess Louise Charlotte of Denmark 1789
Ferdinand, Hereditary Prince of Denmark 1792
Related to
- Christian VIII of Denmark was the 28× great-grandson of Charlemagne.
- Christian VIII of Denmark was the second cousin once removed of Victoria.
- Christian VIII of Denmark was the third cousin 5 times removed of Louis XIV of France.