Christian IV
(Frederiksborg, 1577-Copenhagen, 1648) King of Denmark and Norway (1588-1648).Son of Frederick II and Sofia of Mecklenburg.The kingdom was governed by a council of regency until his coronation in 1596.In 1597 he married Ana Catherine of Brandenburg.Despite having embarked Denmark in unfortunate conflicts-war with Sweden (1611-1613), Thirty Years' War, war with Sweden and Holland (1643-1645)-against Rigsråd's opinion, it remained popular.He defended Norway's interests, protected commerce and shipping, promoted education and industry, rebuilt Oslo, founded cities, and built castles and monuments.
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