Frederick VII was King of Denmark from 1848 to 1863. He was the last Danish monarch of the older Royal branch of the House of Oldenburg and the last king of Denmark to rule as an absolute monarch. During his reign, he signed a constitution that established a Danish parliament and made the country a constitutional monarchy. Frederick's motto was Folkets Kærlighed, min Styrke. He was succeeded by his paternal second cousin Christian IX.
- Occupation
- monarch
- Position held
- Monarch of Denmark, Duke of Schleswig, Duke of Holstein, Duke of Lauenburg
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Born
- October 6, 1808
