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Who was Christian VII’s unofficial regent from 1784 until his death in 1808?
His son, later Frederick VI
His wife
His cousin
His brother
Answer
The unofficial regent of Christian VII from 1784 until his death in 1808 was his son, Crown Prince Frederick, who later became King Frederick VI. During Christian VII's mental illness, Frederick effectively ruled Denmark and implemented progressive reforms, including the abolition of serfdom and the introduction of a free press.
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