Christian IV

/ ˈkrɪstʃən; ˈkresdjan /

noun

1. Christian IV15771648MDanishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1577–1648, king of Denmark and Norway (1588–1648): defeated in the Thirty Years' War (1629) and by Sweden (1645)

Example Sentences

Except for a bust of King Christian IV of Denmark that weighed two tonnes, most of the historic items were recovered.

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Neighbouring the Danish parliament, Børsen was built in 1625, by Christian IV, who was one of the country's most powerful monarchs, as a trading hub for Northern Europe.

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"For me, the vision is that we will built it like Christian IV built it," he said.

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The old stock exchange - commissioned by Denmark's King Christian IV with the aim of turning Copenhagen into a major trading centre - was being renovated and had been shrouded in scaffolding and protective plastic covering.

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The old stock exchange commissioned by Denmark's King Christian IV with the aim of turning Copenhagen into a major trading centre was being renovated and had been shrouded in scaffolding and protective plastic covering.

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