Christian IV of Denmark

Christian IV of Denmark Historical Figure Nationality: Denmark Year of Birth: 1577 Year of Death: 1648 Cause of Death: Natural causes Religion: Lutheran Occupation: Monarch Parents: Frederik II Sofie von Mecklenburg-Schwerin Spouse: Anne Catherine of Brandenburg (d. 1612); Kirsten Munk Children: 24 acknowledged, some of which predeceased him Relatives: James I of England and VI of Scotland (brother-in-law) Charles I of England (nephew) Charles II of England and James II of England (grandnephews) Gustavus Adolphus (second cousin) House: Oldenburg Political Office(s): King of Denmark and Norway Fictional Appearances: Ruled Britannia POD: July-August, 1588 Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference

Christian IV (12 April 1577 - 28 February 1648), sometimes spelled Kristian, was the king of Denmark and Norway from 1588 until his death, and the longest-reigning monarch of either country. He is sometimes referred to as Christian Firtal in Denmark and Christian Kvart or Quart in Norway.

From 1624 to 1925, Norway's capital, Oslo, was named Christiania or Kristania in his honour, because he had organised its rebuilding following the great fire.

Christian IV in Ruled Britannia

Christian IV granted asylum to Anthony Bacon and his young lover Tom in 1598, as they fled England one step ahead of the Spaniards. Upon learning this, Lope de Vega announced that there was something rotten in the state of Denmark if the supposedly "Christian" king allowed refuge to a "proven sodomite".

See Also

• Christian IV at the Eric Flint Wiki

References

Royal offices (OTL)
Preceded by Frederik II	King of Denmark and Norway 1588-1648	Succeeded by Frederik III