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Gyldenlove Ulrik FrederikDanish statesman, viceroy of Norway, count.
Date of Birth: 04.07.1638
Country:  Denmark |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Military Career
- Viceroy of Norway
- Negotiations and War
- Political and Economic Roles
- Diplomatic Missions
- Retirement and Death
- Marriages and Family
Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve: A Prominent Danish Statesman and Viceroy of Norway
Early Life and Education
Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve was born on October 28, 1638, as an illegitimate son of King Frederick III of Denmark and Margaretha Pape. German was his native tongue.
Military Career
During the Dano-Swedish War of 1657-1658, Gyldenløve distinguished himself at the defense of Copenhagen and the Battle of Nyborg. He was appointed as Royal Master of the Hunt in 1661. With the king's permission, he traveled to Spain the same year and rose to the rank of general. He returned to Denmark in 1663.
Viceroy of Norway
Appointment and Military CommandIn 1664, Gyldenløve was appointed as Viceroy of Norway. Two years later, he assumed the command of Norwegian troops as well. He played a key role in strengthening the defenses of Norway's border with Sweden.
Negotiations and War
Gyldenløve was sent to England in 1669 to mend relations that had deteriorated after an attack by the English fleet on Dutch merchant ships in Bergen harbor in 1665. In the Scanian War (1675-1679), known as "Gyldenløve's War" in Norwegian history, he commanded Norwegian forces in the Bohuslän campaign.
Political and Economic Roles
Membership in Royal Council and CommerceGyldenløve was appointed to the Privy Council in 1670 and became President of the Commerce College (1670-1680). He enjoyed the favor of his half-brother, King Christian V, and actively participated in court festivities.
Diplomatic Missions
In 1672, Gyldenløve was entrusted with complex negotiations with the Duke of Holstein-Gottorp and Hamburg. However, his efforts proved unsuccessful, leading to royal disfavor.
Retirement and Death
After the war, Gyldenløve returned to Copenhagen but remained Norway's Viceroy until 1699. Following the death of King Christian V, he retired to Hamburg, where he died on April 17, 1704. He was buried in Copenhagen Cathedral.
Marriages and Family
Gyldenløve married three times:Sophie Urne (1659-1661)
Marie Grubbe (1661-1670)
Countess Antoinette Augusta of Oldenburg (1677-1701)
