Frederick VI of Denmark
He exercised the regency for years before succeeding Christian VII. The Napoleonic Wars ended with the loss of Norway in 1814. The cession agreed at Kiel was followed by a Norwegian constitutional movement, a war and a new agreement.
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Key details
Birth: 1768 Documented
Death: 1839 Documented
Role: King
Dynasty: Oldenburg · ES
Territories: Denmark (ES) · Norway (ES)
Recorded relationships
Their titles over time
Follow the changing territories and offices of Frederick VI of Denmark. Each title retains its own status.
Governments in 1808
- DenmarkKing
View titles and jurisdictions
- Denmark · ESKing · Effective rule1808–1839
- NorwayKing
View titles and jurisdictions
- Norway · ESKing · Effective rule1808–1814
Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.
Sources for this profile
- Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Deutsche Nationalbibliothek · GND authority record · Friedrich VI., Dänemark, König
- Encyclopaedia Britannica
Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.
Evidence for this profile
6 recorded claims · 2 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.
Dates (2/2 with a precise source)
- BirthDocumented
1768
The authority record gives the birth as 1768. - DeathDocumented
1839
The authority record gives the death as 1839.
Family and relationships (2/2 with a precise source)
- FatherDocumented
Christian VII of Denmark
The authority record identifies Christian VII of Denmark (GND 118930915) as father. - MotherDocumented
Caroline Matilda of Great Britain
The authority record identifies Caroline Matilda of Great Britain (GND 11866722X) as mother.
Governments (0/2 with a precise source)
- GovernmentPending review
King · Denmark · 1808–1839
A precise source has not yet been added. - GovernmentPending review
King · Norway · 1808–1814
A precise source has not yet been added.
Biographical and contextual references (3)
Editorial history
- 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
- 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
- 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
More paths from Frederick VI of Denmark
Family
Christian VII of DenmarkKing1749 – 1808Caroline Matilda of Great Britain · ESConsort1751 – 1775
