Frederick VII of Denmark
Frederick VII (
October 6,
1808 -
November 15,
1863) was the last
king of
Denmark to rule as an absolute monarch. He reigned from
1848 until his death. During his rule, he signed a
constitution that gave Denmark a
government and made the country a
democracy, which at that time meant that only mature males possessing land would be able to vote. The constitution was signed as a result of the peaceful revolution of March.
His motto was: "The love of the nation; my strength."