Christian III was a member of which dynasty?
Habsburg
Wittelsbach
Oldenburg
Bourbon
Answer
The Oldenburg dynasty, to which Christian III belonged, rose to prominence in Northern Europe during the late Middle Ages. Originating from the region of Holstein in modern-day Germany, the dynasty established its rule over Denmark, Norway, and Schleswig-Holstein. Christian III ascended to the Danish throne in 1534 and played a pivotal role in consolidating the Protestant Reformation in Denmark and Norway.
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