H M King Christian VII of Denmark
✶ 29 January 1749 at Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
✟ 13 March 1808 at Rendsborg Palace, Schleswig
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 1766
Assigned the collar, unknown when
motto
Gloria ex amore patriæ (Glory from the love of the fatherland)
shield
Painted 1785 by Lars Bolander. The inscription changed 1788 by the same artist.
other awards
None
Biography
Son of King Frederik V. Succeeded him as King 1766. From 1784 his son Frederick VI ruled permanently as prince regent. Brother of Queen Sofia Magdalena, King Gustaf III’s consort.
Placement
