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Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel

Queen consort of Denmark and Norway (1650-1714) · Denmark · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 63

Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel was Queen of Denmark and Norway by marriage to King Christian V. Although she did not have much political influence, she was a successful businesswoman in her many estates and protected foreign Protestant non-Lutherans from oppression.

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She gained popularity for defending Copenhagen from Swedish forces in 1700. The city of Charlotte Amalie was named after her in 1691.

Country
Denmark
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1650 to 1714 · aged 63