Jægerspris Castle
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Jægerspris Castle (Danish: Jægerspris Slot), in Jægerspris on the Hornsherred peninsula west of Copenhagen, is a Danish manor house. It has belonged to the Danish monarchs for most of its history which dates back to the 13th century. In the 1850s it became a retreat for King Frederik VII and his morganatic wife Countess Danner, who sought refuge there to escape the controversy their marriage had caused among the establishment in Copenhagen. After the king's death, Countess Danner turned it into an asylum for women.
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Jægerspris Castle | |
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Architectural style | Baroque |
Town or city | Jægerspris |
Country | Denmark |
Construction started | 13th century |
Completed | 1722 |
Client | Prince Charles of Denmark |
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Today the castle serves as a historic house museum and is also noted for its park.