Father-in-law of Europe - Christian IX of Denmark

Christian IX of Denmark

Christian IX (1818–1906) was the father of:

  • Alexandra of Denmark, who married King Edward VII of the United Kingdom
  • Frederick VIII of Denmark
    • His son became King Haakon VII of Norway
  • George I of Greece
  • Maria Feodorovna (Dagmar of Denmark), who married Czar Alexander III of Russia
  • Thyra of Denmark, who married Ernest Augustus, Crown Prince of Hanover

Christian IX used to gather his children, children-in-law and grand children for the so-called Fredensborg days at Fredensborg Palace north of Copenhagen in the summer time.

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