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; at that time meaning that only mature males possesing land would be able to vote. - The constitution was signed as a result of the peaceful revolution of March[?]
His motto were: "The love of the nation; my strength"
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