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Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve

1611 – 1640

Danish diplomat and military officer

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About Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve

Lived 1611 – 1640 (aged 29). Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve was a Danish diplomat, politician, military personnel and envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.

Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve (3 February 1611 – 6 October 1640) was a Danish diplomat and military officer. He was one of three acknowledged illegitimate sons of Christian IV of Denmark — his only child with Kirsten Madsdatter. He died in a fight with troops from the Netherlands at the churchyard of Meinerzhagen and was buried in Wesel.

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Important facts

Born

3 February 1611

Birth century

17th century

Died

6 October 1640

Occupation

Diplomat, politician, military personnel, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

People in Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Kirsten Madsdatter

1550 – 1629

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve?

Danish diplomat and military officer (1611-1640)

When was Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve born?

Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve was born on 3 February 1611.

When did Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve die?

Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve died on 6 October 1640.

What was Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve's occupation?

Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve was a diplomat, politician, military personnel and envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.

What nationality was Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve?

Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve

· Wikidata: Q2411381

· DBpedia: Christian Ulrik Gyldenløve

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