Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs facts for kids
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Christian Emil
Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs |
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Christian Emil
Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs |
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| Council President of Denmark | |
| In office 6 November 1865 – 28 May 1870 |
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| Monarch | Christian IX |
| Preceded by | Christian Albrecht Bluhme |
| Succeeded by | Ludvig Holstein-Holsteinborg |
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| Born | 8 December 1817 Frijsenborg , Denmark |
| Died | 12 October 1896 (aged 78) Boller, East Jutland, Denmark |
| Political party | Højre |
Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs (born December 8, 1817 – died October 12, 1896) was an important Danish nobleman and politician. He served as the Council President of Denmark from 1865 to 1870. During his time as leader, he headed the government known as the Frijs Cabinet.
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Who Was Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs?
Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs was born in 1817 at Frijsenborg in Denmark. He came from a noble family. He grew up to become a very influential person in Danish society and politics.
His Early Life and Education
Frijs finished his high school education, called studentereksamen, at Sorø Academy in 1835. After that, he decided to study law. He earned his law degree, known as cand.jur., in 1842. This education prepared him for a life of public service.
How Did He Become a Politician?
Frijs was one of the wealthiest landowners in Denmark. Because of his wealth and the respect he earned from people, especially farmers, he started playing a role in politics in the 1850s.
Becoming Denmark's Leader
After a war in 1864, Denmark was debating a new constitution. In 1865, Frijs was chosen to become the Council President, which is like being the Prime Minister. This marked the start of the Højre (a conservative party) leading the government. This period lasted until 1901.
What Did He Achieve as Council President?
As Council President, Frijs worked to give farmers more influence in the government. His time in office also saw important projects like:
- Starting to reclaim moorland (wet, uncultivated land) for farming.
- Building new railroads across the country.
These projects helped Denmark develop and grow.
His Role After Leaving Office
Frijs stepped down as Council President in 1870. However, he continued to play a vital role in Danish politics. He led important talks with France to make sure Denmark did not get involved in the Franco-Prussian War. This was a big achievement, keeping Denmark out of a major conflict. He finally left politics completely in 1880.
His Son's Legacy
Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs had a son named Count Mogens Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs (1849–1923). Mogens also became a very important politician. He was known as a liberal-conservative leader. His work helped shape the modern conservative party in Denmark.
See also
- Frijsenborg
