When is Christian IX of Denmark's birthday?

Christian IX of Denmark's birthday is April 8. He was born on April 8, 1818 in Schleswig, Germany.

How old was Christian IX of Denmark when he died?

Christian IX of Denmark died on January 29, 1906, aged 87.

Who shares a birthday with Christian IX of Denmark?

Famous people who share Christian IX of Denmark's April 8 birthday include Kofi Annan, Timur, Edmund Husserl, Mary Pickford and Emil Cioran.

Royalty · Military · 1818–1906

Christian IX of Denmark — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 8 April 1818 · Died: 29 January 1906 · Age: 87

King of Denmark known as the Father-in-law of Europe

Did you know?His children married into various European royal houses, making him a common ancestor to current monarchs including King Charles III.

Quick facts

Date of birth8 April 1818
Date of death29 January 1906
Age at death87
NationalityDanish
BirthplaceSchleswig, Germany
Occupationmonarch, military officer

Editor's Take:

Christian IX came to the throne almost by accident, chosen by the great powers to settle a succession crisis. His reign began with disaster, as Prussia and Austria seized Schleswig and Holstein within months. Many Danes blamed him at first. Yet his long rule saw the country recover and modernise. His family life made him famous across Europe. His daughter Alexandra became Britain's queen, another daughter became empress of Russia and a son became King of Greece. Late in life he accepted the principle that governments must answer to parliament.

Key Milestones

1852: Named heir to the Danish throne
1863: Becomes King of Denmark
1864: Denmark is defeated in the Second Schleswig War
1901: Accepts parliamentary rule in Denmark

Christian IX (8 April 1818 – 29 January 1906) was King of Denmark from 15 November 1863 until his death in 1906. From 1863 to 1864, he was concurrently Duke of Schleswig, Holstein and Lauenburg.

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Christian IX: The Father-in-Law of Europe

Danish king, born 1818

Christian IX of Denmark was born in Schleswig on 8 April 1818.

He became King of Denmark in 1863 after the death of Frederick VII.

Denmark lost Schleswig and Holstein in the war of 1864.

Through his children he was linked to the thrones of Britain, Russia and Greece.

Career highlights

1842Marriage: weds Louise of Hesse-Kassel
1852Heir: chosen as successor by the London Protocol
1863King: succeeds Frederick VII
1864War: loses the duchies to Prussia and Austria
1901Reform: accepts parliamentary government

Did you know?His grandson Prince Carl became King Haakon VII of Norway in 1905.

Age at death: 87
Years since death: 120

Family

Father: Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
Mother: Princess Louise Caroline of Hesse-Kassel
Spouse: Louise of Hesse-Kassel
Children: Alexandra of Denmark, Frederik VIII of Denmark, George I of Greece, Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark), Prince Valdemar of Denmark, Thyra, Crown Princess of Hanover

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When is Christian IX of Denmark's birthday?: Christian IX of Denmark's birthday is April 8. He was born on April 8, 1818 in Schleswig, Germany.
How old was Christian IX of Denmark when he died?: Christian IX of Denmark died on January 29, 1906, aged 87.
Who shares a birthday with Christian IX of Denmark?: Famous people who share Christian IX of Denmark's April 8 birthday include Kofi Annan, Timur, Edmund Husserl, Mary Pickford and Emil Cioran.

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