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Christian X of Denmark — Age & Birthday

Born: 26 September 1870 · Died: 20 April 1947 · Age at death: 76

How old was Christian X of Denmark when he died?

Christian X of Denmark died aged 76. He was born on 26 September 1870 and died on 20 April 1947.

King of Denmark who became a symbol of national resistance

Did you know?Every morning during the German occupation, he rode his horse through Copenhagen unaccompanied by guards to show solidarity with his people.

Christian X (Danish: Christian Carl Frederik Albert Alexander Vilhelm; 26 September 1870 – 20 April 1947) was King of Denmark from 1912 until his death in 1947, and the only King of Iceland as Kristján X, holding the title as a result of the personal union between Denmark and independent Iceland between 1918 and 1944.

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Age at death: 76
Years since death: 79

Born: September 26, 1870 · Charlottenlund Palace, Denmark
Died: April 20, 1947
Nationality: Danish
Known for: Royalty, Military

Family

Father: Frederik VIII of Denmark
Mother: Louise of Sweden
Spouse: Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Children: Frederik IX of Denmark, Prince Knud of Denmark

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