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Christian II (1 July 1481 – 25 January 1559) was a Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union who reigned as King of Denmark and Norway, from 1513 until 1523, and Sweden from 1520 until 1521. From 1513 to 1523, he was concurrently Duke of Schleswig and Holstein in joint rule with his uncle Frederick .
Jun 27, 2024 · Christian II was the king of Denmark and Norway (1513–23) and of Sweden (1520–23) whose reign marked the end of the Kalmar Union (1397–1523), a political union of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. After serving as viceroy in Norway (1502, 1506–12), Christian succeeded his father, John, king of Denmark.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the reign of Christian II (1513–1523), who tried to create a stronger Danish kingdom by favouring trade and the burghers, and reforming the Church and society. Find out how his policies provoked conflicts with the nobility, the clergy and Sweden, and led to his downfall and exile.
Frederik X (Frederik André Henrik Christian; born 26 May 1968) is King of Denmark. He acceded to the throne following his mother's abdication on 14 January 2024. Frederik is the elder son of Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik.
Nov 3, 2020 · How was Christian II, the king of Denmark and Norway who also ruled Sweden for a while, remembered in the Nordic countries? Learn about the different views of his reign, his role in the Stockholm Massacre, and the myth of "Christian the Good".
- Martin Alm
Oct 8, 2023 · Learn about the six Danish monarchs who bore the name Christian, from the founder of the Oldenburg dynasty to the last absolute ruler. Discover their achievements, challenges, and legacies in Danish history and culture.
Christina of Denmark (Danish: Christine af Danmark; November 1521 – 10 December 1590) was a Danish princess, the younger surviving daughter of King Christian II of Denmark and Norway and Isabella of Austria.
