The bravery of the danes and their king during that dangerous time has inspired many legends. Jul 05, 2000 the legend of denmarks king christian x and his wearing of the yellow star is our most stirring example of nonviolent opposition to evil. Without the yellow star to point them out, the jews looked like any other danes. Yellow star legend of king christian x of denmark, new. According to popular legend, king christian x chose to wear a yellow star in support of the danish jews during the nazi occupation of denmark. Christian x of denmark ruling at the time sticks across the chimney was written. King christian x of denmark, the hero did you know that. He was the eldest son of king frederick viii and louise of sweden and norway. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy and henri sorensen early in the year 1940, in the country of denmark, there were only danes read more early in the year 1940, in the country of denmark, there were only danes.
Who is king christian in number the stars and why do. He was a member of the house of glucksburg and the first monarch since king frederick vii to have actually been born into the danish royal family. In denmark, king christian rode his horse through town without a bodyguard because he was so revered by his people. The nazis tried to cause denmark to repond as the rest of the overtaken lands did, but christian x was able to protect his people while causing the nazis to back down. A popular legend portrays king christian x of denmark wearing the yellow badge on his daily morning horseback ride through the streets of copenhagen, followed by nonjewish danes responding to their king s example, thus preventing the germans from identifying jewish citizens. Henri sorensen retells the story of king christian x and the danish resistance to. This style was used until 1918 when iceland was elevated to an independent state in union with denmark. From the start of this pioneering mission, wilhelmines memoir tends to. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. King christian x of denmark was not universally popular in the early part of his reign. Henri sorensen retells the story, based partly on fact, of king christian x and the danish resistance to the nazis during world war ii. The legend of king christian x of denmark deedy, carmen agra, sorensen, henri on. In 1943, while denmark was occupied by the germans, danish king christian x reportedly received a german demand that all danish jews wear a yellow star.
Blending fact with fiction, deedy recreates the story of the nazi occupation of denmark and the order that all jews must wear yellow stars on their clothing. King christian x on his daily ride through copenhagen in 1942. An exchange, nyr, december 21, 1989, said, it would indeed be worth investigating how this heartwarming legend has come into being, and why it looms so large. The legend has it that when the germans ordered jews in occupied denmark to identify themselves by wearing armbands with yellow stars, king christian x of denmark made his daily morning horseback ride through the streets of copenhagen sporting the star and explaining to citizens that he wears the star of david as a demonstration of the. Having heard horrible stories, in some places, once jews wore the yellow star, they were taken away and not heard from again, the people of denmark were frightened. The bravery of the danes and their king, christian x, during wwii has inspired many legends, the most enduring of which is the legend of the yellow star. How to print the digital edition of books for keeps. After his fathers death in 1912, he rose to the throne the same year as christian x. King christian x was said to be a strong leader who stood strong for his people. In another version, the danish people decided to wear a yellow star for the same reason. He was the eldest of the eight children of king frederik viii of denmark and princess louise of sweden, daughter of king carl xv. The legend of king christian x of denmark tradebook prek 12 skip to main content. Deedy tells the story of king christian x of denmark who was instumental in protecting the majority of the danish jews during world war ii. For centuries, the star of david was a symbol of jewish pride.
Christian x has been described as authoritarian because he was focussed on monarchy, in spite of the growing importance of democracy. During world war ii, the nazis invaded copenhagen, denmark. Hare university, the profoundly christian college in the eastern cape, from whence the great. The legend of king christian x of denmark this is a lovely childrens book, written by carmen agra deedy and illustrated by henri sorensen.
Gentiles and jews were all danish subjects who worshiped god in different ways. When a german asked how the king could do this without a bodyguard, he was told, denmark is his bodyguard. Christian x christian carl frederik albert alexander vilhelm. A popular version of the legend has king christian x sporting an armband as he makes. King christian x of denmark the holocaust encyclopedia. Although it is billed as legend, deedys the library dragon wwii story raises disturbing questions regarding the importance of historical accuracy. According to legend, king christian x of denmark became frightened on behalf of his jewish subjects. The legend of king christian x of denmark peachtree, 2000 blending fact with legend, deedy tells of denmark s king christian x s simple act of rebellion and courage, which served to unite his people against the nazis. The legend of king christian x of denmark published by user, 19 years ago this is a beautifully written and.
Therefore he was the third and last danish king to be depicted on 10. The king on his horse, followed by danish citizens on bicycles. Christian x, king of denmark 191247 who symbolized the nations resistance to the german occupation during world war ii. Jul 25, 2012 king christian x, at the age of 41, assumed the throne from his father, frederik viii, in 1912 and was king of denmark until his death in 1947. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The danes considered themselves all danish, not separated by religion or culture. But during world war ii, nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the jewish people. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Jun 12, 2009 the legend says that when the germans ordered jews in occupied denmark to identify themselves by wearing armbands with yellow stars, king christian x of denmark and nonjewish danes thwarted the order by donning the armbands themselves.
The legend of denmark s king christian x and his wearing of the yellow star is our most stirring example of nonviolent opposition to evil. Detailed information about the coin 2 krone, christian iv with star in legend, denmark, with pictures and collection and swap management. Did king christian x of denmark wear a yellow star in support of the danish jews. The most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king. The legend of king christian x of denmark perfect picture. The most enduring is the legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and fearless spirit of the king and his people. Oct 31, 2012 king christian x on his daily ride through copenhagen in 1942 during the german occupation of denmark. King christian x of denmark christian carl frederik albert alexander vilhelm was born on september 26, 1870, at the charlottenlund palace in gentofte kommune near copenhagen, denmark. The story of the yellow star begins with the nazi edict that all jews must wear the star. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy, henri sorensen illustrator online at alibris.
His long reign is thus framed by the two world wars. The legend of king christian x of denmark, written by carmen agra deedy, is a powerful story of heroism, strength, pride, and unity. The legend says that when the germans ordered jews in occupied denmark to identify themselves by wearing armbands with yellow stars, king christian x of denmark and nonjewish danes thwarted the order by donning the armbands themselves. From the moment the nazis occupied the streets of the city, and tried to control its people and round up its jewish population, king christian x of denmark was adamant his city would not change beyond recognition. Get an answer for who is king christian in number the stars and why do people look up to him. Yellow star the legend of king christian x of denmark the. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy illustrated by henri sorensen early in the year 1940, in the country of denmark, there were only danes.
By the grace of god, king of denmark, iceland, the wends and the goths, duke of schleswig, holstein, stormarn, dithmarschen, lauenburg and oldenburg. The legend of king christian x of denmark is an excellent resource to use when brainstorming the elements of what makes a hero as well as the differences between famous heroes such as the king and everyday heroes such as the danish people. According to popular legend, king christian x of denmark chose to wear a yellow star in support of the danish jews during the german occupation of denmark. Oct 18, 20 christian x has been described as authoritarian because he was focussed on monarchy, in spite of the growing importance of democracy. In the face of a muslim registry, remember the legend of. The legend of king christian x of denmark mafiadoc. King christian x born in 1870 at charlottenlund castle near copenhagen, christian was the oldest son of frederik viii and grandchild of king christian ix. But during world war ii, nazis used the star to segregate and terrorize the jewish. This parents choice gold awardwinning book about the nazi occupation of denmark in wwii tells of the legendary bravery of the danes and their king.
The legend of king christian x of denmark from the worlds largest community of readers. Christian x of denmark wikipedia republished wiki 2. We have new and used copies available, in 2 editions. About the author 2002 awardwinning childrens book author and storyteller carmen agra deedy was born in havana, cuba in 1960. He energetically promoted trade and shipping, left a national heritage of fine buildings, and won repute as a plucky. When nazi soldiers occupied his country, king christian x of denmark committed himself to keeping all danes safe from harm. Leaflets flutter down on the city of copenhagen demanding that all jews must sew a yellow star onto their clothing. Subject christian x, king of denmark, 18701947 juvenile fiction. Christian x was born september 26, 1870, near copenhagen, denmark. In 1912, when christian was 42 years old, he became king of denmark. Deborah posel, susie newton king and bill nasson are all south africans. The legend of king christian x of denmark ebook description.
In another version, the danish people decided to wear yellow stars. Though this aspect was putting him in an uncomfortable light, he did become a popular symbol of resistance to the german occupation of denmark. When nazi soldiers occupied his country, king christian x of denmark committed himself to keeping all danes safe from harm, and the bravery of the danes and their king during that dangerous time has inspired many legends. During wwii did the king of denmark wear the yellow star. Retells the story of king christian x and the danish resistance to the nazis during world war ii. Christian iv, king of denmark and norway 15881648, who led two unsuccessful wars against sweden and brought disaster upon his country by leading it into the thirty years war. King christian accomplished a lot during his reign. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy is a read aloud book.
During wwii, king christian x of denmark worked hard to take care of his people all his people. The story of king christian x and the danish resistance to the nazis during world war ii. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy. He had a tendency to be autocratic, and his unwillingness to accept, at first, the limitations of his constitutional position precipitated a crisis in the relationship between king and people that almost caused a revolution in denmark. The king was the first from the current dynasty, the glucksborg line, to be born as heir to the throne. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy, henri sorensen at barnes. The legend of king christian x of denmark by carmen agra deedy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.