In what year did Christian VIII become King of Denmark?
1839
1837
1838
1840
Answer
Christian VIII became King of Denmark in 1839. He was the son of King Frederik VI and his wife Princess Marie Sophie Frederikke. Christian VIII was a popular king and he is remembered for his support of the arts and sciences. He also played a role in the Schleswig-Holstein Question, which was a dispute over the ownership of two duchies in southern Denmark.
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