HILLERD

city, seat of Frederiksborg amtskommune (county commune), northeastern Sjlland (Zealand), Denmark. It developed around Frederiksborg Castle, which was built (1602-20) by Christian IV in Dutch Renaissance style on the site of an earlier castle. Danish kings were crowned there from 1660 to 1840, and it was a favourite royal residence until gutted by fire in 1859. It was restored, and the National Historical Museum was founded there in 1878. Hillerd is a flourishing market town and rail junction, supported by the fertile surrounding countryside. Industries include manufacture of agricultural machinery, meat canning, and brickworks. Pop. (1985 est.) 25,265.