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Frederick VIII

From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008

Frederick VIII 1843-1912, king of Denmark (1906-12), son and successor of Christian IX. He fought in the war with Prussia in 1864 and always retained an interest in military affairs. He was succeeded by his son Christian X. Another son became king of Norway as Haakon VII.

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