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The history of Frederiksborg Castle<\/h1>\n\t\t\t <\/div>\n
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1560 \u2013 1620: The Building of\u00a0Frederiksborg<\/p>\n

In 1560 King Frederik II acquired Hiller\u00f8dsholm Manor and constructed the first part of Frederiksborg Castle. But between 1600 and 1620, his son, Christian IV demolished the castle, before building the Renaissance castle we know today.<\/p>\n

While the Castle was being built, Christian IV resided in a large, Italian-style pleasure palace by the name of Sparepenge (English: Savings), which he had built on the other side of the lake. Frederiksborg Castle was used as a royal residence for the following one hundred years.<\/p>\n

1700 \u2013 1859: A Time of Change<\/p>\n

In 1720 Christian IV\u2019s pleasure palace was demolished and then replaced by a stunning Baroque garden. The actual Castle was also renovated in the 1730s, but ceased to be used as a royal residence by the end of the 18th century. Instead, Frederiksborg was to house the royal collection of portraits.<\/p>\n

In the mid-19th century Frederiksborg Castle gained a new lease of life when King Frederik VII moved in. He married Louise Rasmussen, who later became known as Countess Danner.<\/p>\n

The royal couple renovated the Castle to make their home more contemporary. This included the installation of several fireplaces and stoves to heat the large rooms. But it was one of these new sources of heat that caused the major fire in the Castle in 1859. Large parts of the interior were burned to a cinder, and in many places the outer walls were all that remained. The Chapel and the Audience Chamber survived the fire.<\/p>\n

1860 \u2013 Today: The Brewer\u2019s Museum<\/p>\n

Following the fire of 1859, the reconstruction of Frederiksborg Castle entailed both a nationwide collection and a lottery to raise funds for the Castle.<\/p>\n

The Royal Family decided that they would no longer use the Castle as a residence, so the question of what the Castle should be used for was open. The founder of Carlsberg, brewer J. C. Jacobsen proposed the establishment of a museum of national history at the Castle and he offered to pay both for the reconstruction and for the Museum\u2019s further expenses. Since its inauguration in 1878 the Museum of National History has been an independent department of the\u00a0Carlsberg Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Frederiksborg Castle Chapel<\/p>\n

Frederiksborg Castle Chapel is a unique space with its original decoration dating from the time of King Christian IV, but the Chapel also contains several historical treasures. While the fire of 1859 destroyed large parts of Frederiksborg Castle, the Chapel was left virtually unscathed.<\/p>\n

The impressive gold, silver and ebony altarpiece was made by the Hamburg goldsmith, Jacob Mores in 1606. The Gallery is home to the historic Compenius organ, which was built in 1610 by Esajas Compenius. Every Thursday at 13.30 there is a recital on the Compenius organ. The recital is free of charge for visitors to the Museum.<\/p>\n

During the period of absolute monarchy (1660-1848) the Kings of Denmark were anointed in the Castle Chapel, and since 1693 it has been the Knights\u2019 Chapel for the Orders of the Elephant and Dannebrog. The coats of arms that adorn the walls feature several that were awarded to international heads of state such as Nelson Mandela and distinguished Danes such as M\u00e6rsk McKinney M\u00f8ller and Niels Bohr.<\/p>\n

From the Chapel there is access to the King\u2019s Oratory. This was one of the most magnificent rooms in Christian IV\u2019s castle, but was unfortunately destroyed in the Castle fire of 1859. But the room was recreated with the panels\u2019 intarsia and the ivory ornamentation of the ceilings, so it now looks virtually as it did prior to the fire. The artist, Carl Bloch painted 23 pictures with motifs from the life of Christ to adorn the Oratory.<\/p>\n

Since Christian IV\u2019s day, Frederiksborg Castle Chapel has served as a parish church, and still does today.<\/p>\n

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