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Christian IV
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King Christian IV standing in his royal court.
Christian IV was the son of Fredrick II of Denmark born in 1577. His mother was Sofie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. When his father died on April 4, 1588, Christian became the king of the joint kingdom of Denmark and Norway. Because of his young age, he did not gain his majority (full power) until August 17, 1596. During his reign, he married Anne Catherine of Brandenburg, who was a princess of Prussia.; she died in 1612, so Christian then married Kristen Munk. As King, Christian's main goal was to strengthen the kingdom. Christian died on the 28 February, 1648, and he is still considered one of the most remarkable kings in the history of Denmark.
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During his Reign, Christian IV instrtucted composer John Dowland to compose Demark's Galliard. Below, you can listen to it.
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Over the course of 14 years, Christian increased the Navy by 200%
He establised Denmark's first succesfull colony at Tranquebar
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Much of Christian's armed forces were made up of mercenaries.
He is sometimes refered to as the Christian Firtal in Denmark.
In 1630, Christian announced publicly that he and Vibeke Kruse, who gave him many children, were in an affair.
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During the 30 Years War, Christian made an alliance with long time enemy Sweeden.
Between his two wives, Christian was the father of 20 children.
During his reign, Christian established the Danish East India Company. He did this to strengthen the trade prowes of Denmark.
As King, Christian founded multiple new towns and built many buildings and monuments that are still around today.
http://www.domnik.net/topoi/commons/DK/copenhagen/citycentre/05n_roundtower1.jpg
The Round Tower Copenhagen
By Nick Nunnelly
One of Christian's many children, Ulrick.
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