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Christian VIII of Denmark — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 18 September 1786 · Died: 20 January 1848 · Age at death: 61

How old was Christian VIII of Denmark when he died?

Christian VIII of Denmark died aged 61. He was born on 18 September 1786 and died on 20 January 1848.

King of Denmark and former King of Norway

Did you know?He was a keen patron of the sciences and established the first gold medal for discovering comets using telescopes.

Christian VIII (18 September 1786 – 20 January 1848) was King of Denmark from 1839 to 1848 and, as Christian Frederick, King of Norway in 1814. Christian Frederick was the eldest son of Hereditary Prince Frederick, a younger son of King Frederick V of Denmark and Norway.

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Age at death: 61
Years since death: 178

Born: September 18, 1786 · Christiansborg Palace, Denmark
Died: January 20, 1848
Cause of death: Sepsis
Nationality: Danish
Known for: Royalty

Family

Father: Frederik, Hereditary Prince of Denmark
Mother: Duchess Sophia Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Spouses: Caroline Amalie of Augustenburg, Duchess Charlotte Friederike of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Children: Frederick VII of Denmark, Frederik Carl Eide, Frederik Kraft, unnamed son Oldenburg

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