Christian VI of Denmark

Also known as Christian VI, Christian VI af Danmark

King of Denmark and Norway

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Born: 1699
Died: 1746
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Norske reise anno 1733
Anordning, hvorved all skienden og larmen paa prædikestolene, i særdelished imod de saa kaldede pietister, forbydes

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Germany

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Christian VI (30 November 1699 – 6 August 1746) was King of Denmark and Norway from 1730 to 1746. The eldest surviving son of Frederick IV and Louise of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, he is considered one of Denmark-Norway's more anonymous kings, but he was a skilled politician, best known for his authoritarian regime. He was the first king of the Oldenburg dynasty to refrain from entering in any war. During his reign both compulsory confirmation (1736) and a public, nationwide school system (1739) were introduced. His chosen motto was "Deo et populo" (for God and the people).

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