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Frederick VIII of Denmark

1843 - 1912

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Frederik VIII (Danish: Christian Frederik Vilhelm Carl; 3 June 1843 – 14 May 1912) was King of Denmark from 29 January 1906 until his death in 1912. As the eldest son of King Christian IX, nicknamed the Father-in-law of Europe, Frederick was related to royalty throughout Europe. He was heir apparent to the Danish throne and served as crown prince for more than 42 years. During the long reign of his father, he was largely excluded from influence and political power. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Frederick VIII of Denmark is the 1,301st most popular politician (down from 624th in 2019), the 40th most popular biography from Denmark (down from 24th in 2019) and the 23rd most popular Danish Politician.

He is most famous for his abdication of the throne in order to marry the woman he loved.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Frederick VIII of Denmark ranks 1,301 out of 19,576. Before him are Paul-Henri Spaak, Aristide Briand, Sahle-Work Zewde, Tony Blair, Decebalus, and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. After him are Edward the Elder, Marie-Adélaïde, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, Artemisia I of Caria, John II Komnenos, Napoléon, Prince Imperial, and Athaulf.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1843, Frederick VIII of Denmark ranks 9. Before him are Robert Koch, Bertha von Suttner, Charles Albert Gobat, Princess Alice of the United Kingdom, Camillo Golgi, and Louis Renault. After him are Georg von Hertling, Henry James, Duchess Mathilde Ludovika in Bavaria, Princess Maria Annunciata of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Gabriel Tarde, and Elisabeth of Wied. Among people deceased in 1912, Frederick VIII of Denmark ranks 12. Before him are Thomas Andrews, Frédéric Passy, Auguste Beernaert, Jules Massenet, Bram Stoker, and Edward Smith. After him are Karl May, Jack Phillips, Paul-Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran, Lawrence Alma-Tadema, W. T. Stead, and Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria.

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In Denmark

Among people born in Denmark, Frederick VIII of Denmark ranks 40 out of 1,032. Before him are Karen Blixen (1885), Aage Bohr (1922), Frederick VI of Denmark (1768), Frederick V of Denmark (1723), Abel, King of Denmark (1218), and Rasmus Rask (1787). After him are Queen Anne-Marie of Greece (1946), Valdemar II of Denmark (1170), Lili Elbe (1882), Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770), Frederick III of Denmark (1609), and Victor Borge (1909).

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Among POLITICIANS In Denmark

Among politicians born in Denmark, Frederick VIII of Denmark ranks 23. Before him are Fredrik Bajer (1837), Alexandra of Denmark (1844), Christian VII of Denmark (1749), Frederick VI of Denmark (1768), Frederick V of Denmark (1723), and Abel, King of Denmark (1218). After him are Valdemar II of Denmark (1170), Frederick III of Denmark (1609), Valdemar IV of Denmark (1320), Olaf I of Denmark (1050), Frederick VII of Denmark (1808), and Frederick II of Denmark (1534).

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