Christian Barnekow (1556–1612)
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Christian Barnekow (1556–1612)
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Christian Barnekow was a Danish nobleman, estate holder and diplomat. He was noted for his extensive travels. He is remembered for sacrificing his own life in an effort to save that of Christian IV in the Battle of Skillingehed at Varberg in Halland. He is thus credited with giving his horse to the king with the words "I give my horse to the king, my life to the enemy and my soul to God". His holdings included Birkholm and Tølløsegård at Holbæk. The street Kristen Bernikows Gade in Copenhagen is
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