Christian, Prince-Elect of Denmark

Christian (10 April 1603 – 2 June 1647) was Prince-Elect of Denmark from 1610 and Heir Apparent to the Throne of the Kingdom of Norway from 1603. Dying in 1647, he was succeeded by his younger brother, Prince Frederick.

For the contemporary Danish heir apparent, see Christian, Crown Prince of Denmark.
Christian
Prince Elect of Denmark
Crown Prince of Norway
Portrait by Karel van Mander III, 1642
Born(1603-04-10)10 April 1603
Copenhagen Castle
Died2 June 1647(1647-06-02) (aged 44)
Gorbitz Castle
Burial
Roskilde Cathedral (1655)
SpouseMagdalene Sibylle of Saxony
HouseOldenburg
FatherChristian IV of Denmark
MotherAnne Catherine of Brandenburg
ReligionLutheranism
Danish Royalty
House of Oldenburg
Main Line
Christian IV
Children
Prince Frederick
Prince-Elect Christian
Princess Sophie
Princess Elizabeth
Frederick III
Ulrik, Prince-Bishopric of Schwerin
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