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On 29 January 1906, King Christian IX died peacefully at the age of 87, after a reign of 42 years. Upon his father's death, Frederick succeeded to the throne at the age of 62. He was proclaimed king from the balcony of Christian VII's Palace at Amalienborg by the Prime Minister Jens Christian Christensen as Frederick VIII.
Frederik VIII died of a heart attack in Hamburg on 14 May 1912 on his way home from a health cure. This happened near the city’s entertainment district, which gave rise to rumours which gave him an undeservedly tarnished reputation.
May 30, 2024 · Frederick VIII (born June 3, 1843, Copenhagen—died May 14, 1912, Hamburg) was the king of Denmark in 1906–12. Frederick served in the disastrous Danish–German War of 1864, which lost the duchies of Schleswig, Holstein, and Lauenburg for Denmark.
Sep 24, 2015 · After being Crown Prince for 43 years, Frederik became King of Denmark upon his father’s death in 1906. Unlike his father, Frederik VIII was a liberal ruler who supported the parliamentary system introduced in 1901.
Frederick VIII (Danish: Christian Frederik Vilhelm Carl; 3 June 1843 – 14 May 1912) was King of Denmark from 29 January 1906 until his death in 1912. The eldest son of King Christian IX, nicknamed the Father-in-law of Europe, Frederick was related to royalty throughout Europe.
Jan 9, 2024 · King Frederick VIII had a short reign of six years, but led an impactful life as Denmark’s Crown Prince. He served in that role for over 42 years, and ascended the throne at age 62.
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He was discovered by a policeman who took him to a Hafen hospital where he was pronounced dead. His cause of death was announced as a paralysis-attack. He was interred with other members of the Danish royal family in Roskilde Cathedral near Copenhagen.
