Born: 11 March 1899 · Died: 14 January 1972 · Age at death: 72
How old was Frederik IX of Denmark when he died?
Frederik IX of Denmark died aged 72. He was born on 11 March 1899 and died on 14 January 1972.
King of Denmark who reigned from 1947 to 1972
Did you know?Unlike most monarchs, he had several tattoos which he acquired during his service in the Royal Danish Navy.
Quick facts
Date of birth11 March 1899
Date of death14 January 1972
Age at death72
Cause of deathPneumonia
NationalityDanish
BirthplaceSorgenfri Palace, Denmark
Occupationmonarch, musician, conductor
Editor's Take:
Frederik IX trained as a naval officer and loved the sea. He was also a keen musician who conducted orchestras. During the German occupation he stayed in Denmark with his family. As king he was popular for his warm, informal manner. He had three daughters and no sons. A change to the constitution let his eldest daughter succeed him. She reigned for over fifty years as Margrethe II.
Key Milestones
1947: Becomes King of Denmark
1953: New constitution lets his daughter inherit
1972: Dies in Copenhagen
Frederik IX (Christian Frederik Franz Michael Carl Valdemar Georg; 11 March 1899 – 14 January 1972) was King of Denmark from 1947 to 1972. Frederik was born into the House of Glücksburg during the reign of his great-grandfather King Christian IX.
Frederik IX of Denmark's birthday is March 11. He was born on March 11, 1899 in Sorgenfri Palace, Denmark.
How old was Frederik IX of Denmark when he died?
Frederik IX of Denmark died on January 14, 1972, aged 72.
Who shares a birthday with Frederik IX of Denmark?
Famous people who share Frederik IX of Denmark's March 11 birthday include Douglas Adams, Didier Drogba, Harold Wilson, Qasem Soleimani and Rupert Murdoch.
