Royalty · 1749–1808
Christian VII of Denmark — Age & Birthday
Born: 29 January 1749 · Died: 13 March 1808 · Age at death: 59
How old was Christian VII of Denmark when he died?
Christian VII of Denmark died aged 59. He was born on 29 January 1749 and died on 13 March 1808.
Danish king known for his mental illness and nominal reign
Did you know?His personal physician, Johann Friedrich Struensee, effectively ruled the country for several years while the king’s mental health deteriorated.
Christian VII (29 January 1749 – 13 March 1808) was King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1766 until his death in 1808. He was affected by mental illness and was only nominally king for most of his reign.
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- Age at death
- 59
- Years since death
- 218
- Born
- January 29, 1749 · Christiansborg Palace, Denmark
- Died
- March 13, 1808
- Nationality
- Denmark–Norway
- Known for
- Royalty
Family
- Father
- Frederick V of Denmark
- Mother
- Louise of Great Britain
- Spouse
- Caroline Matilda of Great Britain
- Children
- Frederick VI of Denmark, Princess Louise Auguste of Denmark
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