Fredensborgbilledet - Behind Europe's Father-in-Law

Name: Fredensborgbilledet - Behind Europe's Father-in-Law
Start: 2026-09-30T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-30T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Fredensborg Bibliotek

took place · 30 Sep 2026

Fredensborg Bibliotek, Fredensborg

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Laurits Tuxen's monumental 1883 painting depicts Christian 9. surrounded by his family - royal houses from across Europe, earning him the epithet "Europe's father-in-law". Rector and Ph.D. Marianne Abrahamsen, author of "Christian 9. and His Family: Behind the Fredensborg Painting", delivers a lecture on the stories hidden within the painting's many faces.

The lecture explores dynastic duties and family bonds, but also illegitimate children, depressed queens, and unfaithful husbands. Christian 9. placed his children in European royal houses, and the lecture delves into the Russian, English, Greek, and Danish courts.

The event is organized in collaboration with the Fredensborg-Humlebæk Local History Society.

About the venue: Fredensborg Bibliotek

Fredensborg Bibliotek is on the first floor of Jernbanegade, a short walk from Fredensborg Castle. It caters especially to families, schoolchildren and students, with a family area for play and read-alouds, a homework zone with whiteboard and sofa, and a newspaper reading room. Beyond books, music and films, local associations can borrow three meeting rooms, and the library regularly hosts talks, workshops and other cultural events.

Jernbanegade 3, 1. sal, 3480 Fredensborg Get directions

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