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Originally an elective monarchy, it became hereditary only in the 17th century during the reign of Frederick III. A decisive transition to a constitutional monarchy occurred in 1849 with the writing of the first democratic constitution, replacing the vast majority of the old absolutist constitution.
In the midst of the Viking era, in the first half of the 10th century, the kingdom of Denmark coalesced in Jutland (Jylland) under King Gorm the Old. Gorm’s son and successor, Harald I (Bluetooth), claimed to have unified Denmark, conquered Norway, and Christianized the Danes.
The history of Denmark as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there—the Danes—as early as 500 AD. These early documents include the writings of Jordanes and Procopius.
Apr 23, 2021 · In Denmark, Harald Klak (l. c. 785 - c. 852) was the first king in Denmark to be baptised, in order to receive the support of Louis the Pious (r. 813-840), however, his contribution to conversion was minor. On the other hand, Louis organized the missions of Ansgar and Ebo of Reims.
Denmark’s royal transition was sparked just weeks ago by the bombshell announcement from Queen Margrethe II on New Year’s Eve, when she revealed her intention to abdicate in early 2024. The news...
Canute would go on to become king of Denmark in 1019 and later, in 1028, additionally obtained the throne of Norway. This meant Canute controlled a huge empire that came to be called the North Sea Empire.
Frederik succeeded her as King of Denmark during a Council of State on 14 January 2024 during which Margrethe officially signed a declaration of her abdication.
