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4 unusual facts about Frederick II of Denmark


Frederick II of Denmark

# Ulrik (30 December 1578 – 27 March 1624 in Rühn), last Bishop of the old Schleswig see (1602–1624), and as Ulrich II Administrator of the Prince-Bishopric of Schwerin (1603–1624), married Lady Catherine Hahn-Hinrichshagen

Melchior Borchgrevinck

On January 1, 1587 Frederick II appointed Dutchman Bonaventura Borchgrevinck as conductor for his musicians and singers, because a large contingent were Dutch nationals.

Oskarström

During the Nordic Seven Years' War (1563-1570) the Swedes led by commander Charles de Mornay fought against the forces of the Danish King Frederick II at the Battle of Mared, which stood where the present Oskarström now located.

Skanderborg

The deer park was established around 1580 by King Frederik II, to facilitate his interest in hunting.



see also

Frederik II

Frederik II Upper Secondary School in Fredrikstad, Norway, named for Frederick II of Denmark