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Prince William of Denmark

1687 – 1705

Danish prince, son of King Christian V

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About Prince William of Denmark

Lived 1687 – 1705 (aged 18). Prince William of Denmark was a Danish hofmeister.

Prince William of Denmark and Norway or Prince Vilhelm (21 February 1687 – 23 November 1705) was the youngest son of Christian V of Denmark and Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel, and thus a younger brother of Frederick IV.

In 1696, Joachim Pritzbuer, who was replaced in 1705 by Martin Balthasar von Waldersee, was appointed Vilhelm's chamberlain. The latter was to accompany the prince on his great voyage abroad to Utrecht, the Spanish Netherlands, France, Italy and England. The instructions for Waldersee and the prince's secretary and teacher Johan Ernst Carlowitz are dated 2 October, but soon after, Vilhelm fell ill and died on 23 November at Copenhagen Castle.

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Important facts

Born

21 February 1687, Copenhagen

Birth century

17th century

Died

24 November 1705, Copenhagen

Occupation

Hofmeister

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Elephant

Also known as

Prins Vilhelm, Prince William of Denmark and Norway

Family & relationships

Parent

Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel

Parent

Christian V of Denmark

Frequently asked questions

Who was Prince William of Denmark?

Danish prince, son of King Christian V

When was Prince William of Denmark born?

Prince William of Denmark was born on 21 February 1687 in Copenhagen.

When did Prince William of Denmark die?

Prince William of Denmark died on 24 November 1705 in Copenhagen.

What was Prince William of Denmark's occupation?

Prince William of Denmark was a hofmeister.

What nationality was Prince William of Denmark?

Prince William of Denmark was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Prince William of Denmark

· Wikidata: Q4776420

· DBpedia: Prince William of Denmark

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