Historedia
Person

Christian IX

Events
4
Episodes
5
Years
1863–1874

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Christian IX, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Christian IX's accession and the November Constitution

    1863

    Role: King of Denmark

    1. November 1863 · Copenhagen, DenmarkBismarck's Ultimatum

      Bismarck demanded the abolition of the November Constitution within 48 hours, insisting that the 1852 protocol be upheld to prevent European interference.

    2. 15 November 1863 · Copenhagen, DenmarkAccession of Christian IX

      Christian IX acceded to the Danish throne on 15 November 1863 following the death of Frederick VII, becoming the first monarch of the House of Glücksburg.

  2. Austrian and Prussian troops cross the Eider into Denmark

    1864

    Role: King of Denmark

    1. 1 February 1864 · Danish fiefCrossing the Border

      Prussian and Austrian forces crossed into Schleswig on 1 February 1864, starting the war against the German Confederation's resistance.

  3. Denmark rejects the Austrian-Prussian ultimatum over the Danish Constitution

    1864

    Role: King of Denmark

    1. 16 January – 1 February 1864 · Danish government (location of rejection not specified in sources)Rejection of the Austrian-Prussian Ultimatum

      Bismarck demanded Denmark abolish the November Constitution within 48 hours. The Danish government rejected the demand as politically impossible, and war followed.

  4. Iceland granted a constitution and limited home rule

    1874

    Role: King of Denmark

    1. 1874 · IcelandGrant of Constitution and Home Rule

      Denmark granted Iceland a constitution and limited home rule in 1874, coinciding with the millennial anniversary of settlement.

Sources

  1. Christian IX Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Second Schleswig War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
  3. Constitution of Iceland Wikipedia, revision of 2025-11-12