1.Previous
3.Next

30 years old, had wished to play a role in the government, but was denied by the council. At the death of Niels Kaas in 1594, Jørgen Rosenkrantz took over leadership of the regency council.

Coming of age and coronation

Christian continued his studies at Sorø Academy where he had a reputation as a headstrong and talented student.

In 1595, the Council of the Realm decided that Christian would soon be old enough to assume personal control

1.Previous
3.Next