Christian I of Denmark

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:King_of_Norway
gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:born 1426
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:St._Bendt's_Church
gptkbp:crowned 1448
gptkbp:died 1481
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Oldenburg
gptkbp:father gptkb:Eric_of_Pomerania
gptkbp:finale_date 1449
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Oldenburg
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Christian I of Denmark
gptkbp:issues gptkb:John,_King_of_Denmark
gptkb:Frederick_I_of_Denmark
gptkb:Christian_II_of_Denmark
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Economic reforms
Legal reforms
Strengthening the Danish monarchy
Diplomatic relations with the Holy Roman Empire
Promoting trade and commerce
Role in the Reformation
Support of the Catholic Church
Support of the arts and sciences
Promotion of the arts
Unifying Denmark and Norway
Influence on Scandinavian politics
Promotion of education and literacy
Construction of fortifications
Support of exploration
Building alliances through marriage
Promotion of Lutheranism
Influence on Danish culture
Conflict with Sweden
Establishing the Kalmar Union
Establishing the Oldenburg dynasty
Establishment of the Danish nobility
Establishment of the Danish state church
Impact on Nordic relations
Involvement in the Hanseatic League
Legacy in Danish history
Military campaigns against Sweden
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Catherine_of_Sweden
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Danish
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Eric_of_Pomerania
gptkbp:reign 33 years
gptkbp:reign_end 1481
gptkbp:reign_start 1448
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Dorothea_of_Brandenburg
gptkbp:successor gptkb:John_of_Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Denmark_and_Norway
gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Frederick_II,_Elector_of_Brandenburg
gptkb:House_of_Oldenburg
gptkb:King_Frederick_I_of_Denmark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5