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Christian X of Denmark
Christian X was King of Denmark from 1912 until his death in 1947, and the only King of Iceland as Kristján X, holding the title as a result of the personal union between Denmark and independent Iceland between 1918 and 1944.
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politics · King of Denmark (1912–1947) and Iceland (1918–1944) · monarch · military officer · also Christian X of Denmark, Christian X, Christian Carl Frederik Albert Alexander Vilhelm, Denmark
Born 26 September 1870 · Died 20 April 1947 · Q156617
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is almost ended, and I have a much broader scope than when I started out, which I believe will add new life and dimension to our struggle for freedom and honor and dignity in the States. I am writing these things so that you will know for a fact the tremendous sympathy and support we have among the African States for our Human Rights struggle. The main thing is that we keep a United Front wherein our most valuable time and energy will not be wasted fighting each other.
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“is almost ended, and I have a much broader scope than when I started out, which I believe will add new life and dimension to our struggle for freedom and honor and dignity in the States. I am writing these things so that you will know for a fact the tremendous sympathy and support we have among the African States for our Human Rights struggle. The main thing is that we keep a United Front wherein our most valuable time and energy will not be wasted fighting each other.”
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“When you look at the inhumane treatment of Jews, not only in Germany but occupied countries as well, you start worrying that such a demand might also be put on us, but we must clearly refuse such this due to their protection under the Danish constitution. I stated that I could not meet such a demand towards Danish citizens. If such a demand is made, we would best meet it by all wearing the Star of David.”
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“t well treated the Muslims would become a threat. He urged a change not because it is right but because the world is watching this country. Kennedy is wrong because his motivation is wrong. As quoted in M. S. Handler,”
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The Guardian: Breakfast, lunch and natmad in Denmark – Scandinavian mealtimes explained | Letters
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The Guardian: Stand still, make eye contact: Denmark tells tourists how to behave in a wolf encounter
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2000· 1 entry
Snopes rated the claim “When the Germans ordered Jews in occupied Denmark to identify themselves by wearing armbands with yellow stars during World War II, King Christian X of Denmark and non-Jewish Danes thwarted the order by donning the armbands themselves.” False.
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1947· 2 entries
Died 1947-04-20.
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And the only King of Iceland as Kristján X, holding the title as a result of the personal union between Denmark and independent Iceland between 1918 and 1944
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1944· 1 entry
While Denmark was still under German occupation, Icelanders voted in a plebiscite to sever all ties with the King of Denmark and to found a republic
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1942· 1 entry
Adolf Hitler sent Christian a long telegram congratulating him on his seventy-second birthday
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1941· 1 entry
After the German occupation of Denmark and the Allied occupation of Iceland, the Icelandic government concluded that Christian was unable to perform his duties as head of state of Iceland, and thus appointed Sveinn Björn
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1925· 1 entry
Awarded Cross of Liberty 1st Division, 1st Class (1925).
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1919· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (1919).
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1918· 1 entry
Career landmark: monarch of Iceland (1918–1944).
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1915· 1 entry
The Constitution of Denmark was changed to introduce universal suffrage, and women were given the right to vote along with domestic servants
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1914· 3 entries
The King also built the villa Klitgården in Skagen
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King Christian and the Danish government advocated that Denmark pursue a policy of neutrality
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Was followed by another three-kings meeting in Kristiania in November 1917
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1912· 1 entry
Career landmark: monarch of Denmark (1912–1947).
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1908· 1 entry
Awarded Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1908).
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1901· 1 entry
Zahle felt he was under no obligation to comply
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1896· 1 entry
Marie Armand Patrice de Mac Mahon, 2nd Duke of Magenta, son of the French Marshal and President Patrice de MacMahon
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1889· 1 entry
Prince Christian passed the examen artium (the university entrance examination in Denmark) in 1889 as the first member of the Danish royal family
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1888· 2 entries
Awarded Royal Order of the Seraphim (1888).
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Awarded Knight of the Order of the Elephant (1888).
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1870· 1 entry
Born 1870-09-26.
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