Haus Glücksburg
Aus den stillen Hallen des Schlosses Glücksburg ging eine Familie hervor, die die Throne Europas prägte, ihre Blutlinie durch die Höfe Dänemarks, Norwegens und Griechenlands führte und der modernen Monarchie einen unauslöschlichen Stempel aufdrückte.
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1863–present
- Founder
- Christian IX of Denmark
- Region
- Europe
- Religion
- Protestant/Orthodox
Notable Rulers
Christian IX of Denmark
King of Denmark
Reign: 1863 – 1906
FounderChristian IX of Denmark stands as the founding patriarch of the House of Glücksburg’s royal ascendancy. Born in 1818 to ...
George I of Greece
King of the Hellenes
Reign: 1863 – 1913
George I of Greece, born Prince William of Denmark, entered Greek history as an outsider, elected to the throne at seven...
Christian X of Denmark
King of Denmark
Reign: 1912 – 1947
Christian X of Denmark emerged as a monarch whose personal temperament and public actions left a profound mark on his na...
Haakon VII of Norway
King of Norway
Reign: 1905 – 1957
Haakon VII of Norway, born Prince Carl of Denmark, stands as one of the most consequential figures in modern Norwegian h...
Margrethe II of Denmark
Queen of Denmark
Reign: 1972 – ?
Margrethe II of Denmark stands as a singular figure in the modern European monarchy, distinguished not only by her histo...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Christian IX Ascends the Danish Throne
Prince Christian of Glücksburg is proclaimed King of Denmark, inaugurating the Glücksburg dynasty’s rule over the Danish kingdom.
George I Becomes King of Greece
Prince William of Denmark, son of Christian IX, is elected King of the Hellenes, establishing the Glücksburg line on the Greek throne.
Second Schleswig War
Denmark, under Christian IX, loses the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein to Prussia and Austria, a major territorial and dynastic setback.
Marriage of Alexandra of Denmark to the Prince of Wales
Alexandra, daughter of Christian IX, marries the future Edward VII, linking the Glücksburgs to the British royal family.
Haakon VII Elected King of Norway
Prince Carl of Denmark is chosen as the first independent king of Norway in centuries, inaugurating a new Glücksburg royal house.
Assassination of George I of Greece
King George I is assassinated in Thessaloniki, marking a turning point in the Greek monarchy’s fortunes.
Abdication of Constantine I of Greece
King Constantine I, a Glücksburg, is forced to abdicate amidst the national schism and World War I pressures.
Nazi Occupation of Denmark and Norway
Both Denmark and Norway are invaded by Germany; Christian X and Haakon VII become symbols of national resistance.
Death of Christian X of Denmark
Christian X dies, closing a chapter on royal leadership during two world wars and occupation.
Margrethe II Becomes Queen of Denmark
Margrethe II ascends the Danish throne, becoming the first reigning queen since the Middle Ages.
Abolition of the Greek Monarchy
A referendum in Greece formally abolishes the monarchy, ending the Glücksburg dynasty’s Greek reign.
Harald V Becomes King of Norway
King Harald V, a Glücksburg descendant, ascends the Norwegian throne, continuing the family's modern legacy.
Connected Across The Archives
Explore specific connections to other archives—civilizations, conflicts, companies, and treaties that share history with this dynasty.
Civilization Archive
(4)Austrian Empire
The House of Glücksburg, contemporary to the Austrian Empire, was instrumental in shaping 19th-century European alliances through strategic marriages and diplomatic engagements.
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire's cultural and political legacy profoundly shaped the House of Glücksburg, influencing their governance and diplomatic strategies in Europe.
Holy Roman Empire
The House of Glücksburg's interactions with the Holy Roman Empire were significant in navigating the complex political landscape of Central Europe, impacting dynastic and territorial disputes.
Kingdom of Denmark
The House of Glücksburg's rule over Denmark was pivotal in maintaining stability and continuity in European monarchies, influencing regional power structures.
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