Frederick Christian I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
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Place of Birth: Augustenborg, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
About Frederick Christian I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
- Frederick Christian I (German: Friedrich Christian I., Danish: Frederik Christian 1.; 6 April 1721 – 13 November 1794) was Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg from 1754 to 1794.
- He was the eldest son of Christian August, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1696–1754) and his wife Duchess Louise Frederikke née Countess af Danneskiold-Samsøe (1699–1744).
- In 1754, his father died and Frederick Christian inherited Augustenborg Castle and Gråsten.
- However, these estates were deeply in debt.
- He waived his claims on the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein and in return the King of Denmark (who was also Duke of Schleswig and Holstein) granted him a favourable settlement.
- This allowed him to purchase Als and Sundeved, making him the largest landowner in Schleswig.
- He was also able to expand Augustenborg Castle, the family residence. Frederick Christian served as a general in the Danish army.
- He was a Knight of the Order of the Elephant.
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Peder Als
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| Alternative names | Peter Als; Als; P. Als | ||
| Description | Danish painter | ||
| Date of birth/death | 16 May 1725 | 8 July 1776 | |
| Location of birth/death | Copenhagen | Copenhagen | |
| Work period | 1743-1776 | ||
| Work location | Copenhagen | ||
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