Frederick IV of Denmark

Frederick IV (October 11, 1671 - October 12, 1730) king of Denmark and Norway from 1699. Son of Christian V, cousin to Charles XII of Sweden and Ulrike Eleonora of Sweden. He married Louise of Mecklenburg-Güstrow on December 5, 1695 and by her became father of five children, including Christian VI. Following her death on March 15, 1721, he married his mistress Anna Sophie Reventlow (on April 4, 1721). Three children were born of this marriage.

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October 11 - 1671 - October 12 - 1730 - Denmark - Norway - 1699 - Charles XII of Sweden - Ulrike Eleonora of Sweden - Louise of Mecklenburg-Güstrow - December 5 - 1695 - March 15 - 1721 - Anna Sophie Reventlow - April 4

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For much of Frederik IV's reign Denmark was engaged in the Great Nordic War (1700-1721 against Sweden. Frederick IV commanded the Danish troops at the battle of Gadebusch 1712. Although Denmark emerged on the victorious side, she failed to reconquer the lost possessions in Southern Sweden.

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Battle of Gadebusch - 1712

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On his passing in 1730, Frederick IV was interred in Roskilde Cathedral.

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