Frederick IV

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Frederick IV, detail of an oil painting by Hyacinthe Rigaud; in Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark

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Frederick IV: References & Edit History

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European monarchy
- In history of Europe: Denmark
Pietism
- In Christianity: Early Protestant missions
- In Protestantism: Denmark-Norway
Second Northern War
- In Second Northern War

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	First paragraph modernization.	Encyclopaedia Britannica	Mar 05, 2024
	Anniversary information added.		Oct 08, 2023
	Anniversary information added.		Oct 07, 2023
	Add new Web site: Fact Monster - People - Biography of Frederick IV.	Grace Young	Jan 05, 2012
	Article revised and updated.	Heather Campbell	Apr 09, 2008
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998