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Christian IV

/ ˈkrɪstʃən, ˈkresdjan /

noun

  1. 1577–1648, king of Denmark and Norway (1588–1648): defeated in the Thirty Years' War (1629) and by Sweden (1645)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Except for a bust of King Christian IV of Denmark that weighed two tonnes, most of the historic items were recovered.

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Neighbouring the Danish parliament, Børsen was built in 1625, by Christian IV, who was one of the country's most powerful monarchs, as a trading hub for Northern Europe.

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"For me, the vision is that we will built it like Christian IV built it," he said.

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The old stock exchange - commissioned by Denmark's King Christian IV with the aim of turning Copenhagen into a major trading centre - was being renovated and had been shrouded in scaffolding and protective plastic covering.

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The old stock exchange commissioned by Denmark's King Christian IV with the aim of turning Copenhagen into a major trading centre was being renovated and had been shrouded in scaffolding and protective plastic covering.

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