Frederick VI of Denmark

King of Denmark and Norway (1768–1839)

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Lived 1768–1839, aged 71

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1768–1839
Aged 71

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FatherChristian VII of Denmark

MotherCaroline Matilda of Great Britain

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Ruled Denmark-Norway until 1814, then Denmark solo until 1839. Spent most of his reign as regent while his father was mentally ill, and had the unusual move of choosing Danish instead of Latin for his royal motto—a flex that stuck with later Danish kings.

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Frederick VI was King of Denmark from 13 March 1808 until his death in 1839 and King of Norway from 13 March 1808 to 7 February 1814. He was the last king of Denmark–Norway. From 1784 until his accession, he served as regent during his father's mental illness and was referred to as the "Crown Prince Regent". For his motto he chose God and the just cause. Instead of the customary Latin, he used Danish, which established a precedent for later Danish kings who used Danish as well.

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