The Duchy of Holstein was established by a Scandinavian monarch under what union?
Duchy of Holstein The Duchy of Holstein (German: "Herzogtum Holstein" , Danish: "Hertugdømmet Holsten" ) was the northernmost state of the Holy Roman Empire, located in the present German state of Schleswig-Holstein. It was established when King Christian I of Denmark had his County of Holstein-Rendsburg elevated to a duchy by Emperor Frederick III in 1474. Holstein was ruled jointly with the Duchy of Schleswig by members of the Danish House of Oldenburg for its entire existence.
Church of Denmark The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark or National Church, sometimes called Church of Denmark (Danish: "Den Danske Folkekirke" or "Folkekirken" , literally: "the People's Church" or "the National Church"), is the established, state-supported church in Denmark. The reigning monarch is the supreme secular authority in the church. s of 01 2017 , 75.9% of the population of Denmark are members, though membership is voluntary.