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Frederick III of Denmark

Type Figure Region Denmark Time 1609–1670 Also known as King Frederick III of Denmark

Frederick III (1609–1670) was King of Denmark and Norway, ascending the throne in 1648.…

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  1. 1648–1655Copenhagen · DenmarkSucceeded Christian IV to the throne; initially devoted to reforming finances and rebuilding the navy, while conflicts of interest with Sweden in the Baltic grew increasingly sharp.
  2. 1657–1658Copenhagen · DenmarkFacing repeated defeats against Charles X of Sweden's winter offensive, he signed the Treaty of Roskilde in 1658, ceding Scania, Blekinge, and other territories, dealing a severe blow to Danish power.
  3. 1659–1670Copenhagen · DenmarkIn the 1659 Siege of Copenhagen, soldiers and civilians held out and won; after Charles X's death Denmark gained breathing room. In 1660 hereditary absolutism was established, strengthening royal power.

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