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. Frederick IV commanded the Danish troops at the battle of Gadebusch[?] 1712.

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Preceded by: Christian V

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Succeeded by: Christian VI