Munk, Kirsten (1598–1658)
Munk, Kirsten (1598–1658)
Danish queen-consort of Christian IV. Name variations: Christine, countess of Schleswig-Holstein. Born July 6, 1598; died April 19, 1658, in Odense; dau. of Ludwig Munk, count of Schleswig-Holstein; m. Christian IV (1577–1648), king of Denmark and Norway (r. 1588–1648), Dec 31, 1615; children: 12, including Leonora Christina Ulfeldt (1621–1698).
Was banished from court for having committed adultery, an incongruous charge considering Christian's own reputation for promiscuity.
See also Women in World History.
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