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Frederick of Denmark (bishop)
Prince-Bishop of Hildesheim
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Frederick of Denmark (13 April 1532 – 7 October 1556) was the youngest son of Frederick I of Denmark and Sophie of Pomerania.[1] He was the Prince-Bishop of Hildesheim and Bishop of Schleswig. Frederick was born on 11 April 1532 as the youngest son of Frederick I of Denmark and Sophie of Pomarania. As the youngest son, he was proclaimed the Prince-Bishop of Hildesheim and Bishop of Schleswig. He died on 7 October 1556 unmarried. He probably died of natural causes although not much is known about him.[2]
| Frederick of Denmark | |
|---|---|
| Prince-Bishop of Hildesheim | |
| Reign | 1551–1556 |
| Bishop of Schleswig | |
| Born | 13 April 1532 |
| Died | 7 October 1556 (aged 24) |
| House | Oldenburg |
| Father | Frederick I of Denmark |
| Mother | Sophie of Pomerania |
| Religion | Lutheranism |
