Christian IV
Britishnoun
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She is also the second longest-serving monarch in Danish history, surpassed only by King Christian IV, of Denmark and Norway, who was on the throne for 60 years.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2023
In 1603 Danish authorities under King Christian IV imposed a royal monopoly on trading and strictly required all imports and exports to go through Denmark, reducing Iceland's freedom to trade.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 15, 2022
The Danish king, Christian IV, entered the war in 1625 to bolster the Protestant cause, but his armies were crushed and Denmark was briefly occupied by the Catholic forces.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2020
Tycho wins renown by identifying new stars, including a supernova, but after his royal patron dies, Tycho finds himself out of favor with the son and successor, Christian IV.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2010
A year later, King Christian IV was crowned and soon began to make his presence felt.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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