- King of Denmark (1912-1947)
- Grandfather of H.M. Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
- Though the legend of King Christian X defying the invading Nazis by sewing a yellow Star of David onto his clothing is fictious, he did lead his people in passive resistance against the Nazi regime and rejected the demand for anti-Jewish legislation.
- Son of King Frederik VIII and Dronning Louise. Brother of King Haakon VII. Great-great grandson of Joséphine de Beauharnais, first wife of Napoléon Bonaparte.
- Father of King Frederik IX and Arveprins Knud.
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