Frederick I 
Frederick was born on September 3rd, 1471. He died at the age of 61 on April 19th, 1533.General Notes
Frederick I (of Denmark and Norway) (1471-1533), king of Denmark and Norway
(1523-33), son of Christian I and brother of King Hans. He was elected to
succeed his deposed nephew, Christian II. Owing his throne to the nobles,
Frederick granted them many privileges, thereby diminishing the royal power. A
sympathizer of Lutheranism, he facilitated the spread of that faith in his
dominions.
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