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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › House_of_OldenburgHouse of Oldenburg - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · The House of Oldenburg is an ancient dynasty of German origin whose members rule or have ruled in Denmark, Iceland, Greece, Norway, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Livonia, Schleswig, Holstein, and Oldenburg.

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3. www.nettyroyal.nl › miscellaneous › the-nineThe nine predecessors of King Frederik X – NettyRoyal

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   Jun 16, 2024 · The first Frederik was born in 1471 as son of King Christian I and his wife Dorothea von Brandenburg. He became Co-Duke of Schleswig and Holstein, together with his elder brother Hans, who died in 1513. The son of Hans then became King Christian II.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Schleswig-HolsteinSchleswig-Holstein - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Despite this, Schleswig remained an autonomous duchy within the Kingdom, setting the stage for future conflicts. Beginning in 1460, both the Duchy of Schleswig and Duchy of Holstein, were ruled together by the Danish king, who acted as the duke of both regions.

5. www.britannica.com › event › German-Danish-WarGerman-Danish War | Causes & Consequences | Britannica

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   Jun 11, 2024 · German-Danish War, (1864), the second of two conflicts over the settlement of the Schleswig-Holstein question, a complex of problems arising from the relationship of the duchies of Schleswig and Holstein to Denmark, to each other, and to the German Confederation.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Monarchy_of_SwedenMonarchy of Sweden - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · The monarchy of Sweden is centred on the monarchical head of state of Sweden, by law a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system. There have been kings in what now is the Kingdom of Sweden for more than a millennium.

7. www.normandythenandnow.com › the-moor-eater-andThe Moor Eater and other tales of the Lords de Tosny

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   Jun 30, 2024 · In Iberia, Ermesinde of Carcassonne Countess of Barcelona was recently widowed and governing as regent for her young son. With her power under threat, she backed Roger to use any means at his disposal to repel the Moors and re-establish her family’s control of the region. Ermesinde of Carcassonne, from her tomb in Girona.

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   Who ruled Schleswig & Holstein?

   • Beginning in 1460, both Schleswig and Holstein, were ruled together by the Danish king, who acted as the duke of both regions. Holstein being a duchy within the Holy Roman Empire created a situation where the Danish king was sovereign of Denmark but also a duke within the Holy Roman Empire.

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   Why was Schleswig a part of Denmark?

   • Between 500 and 1200, Schleswig was an integral part of Denmark, but during the 12th century, Duke Abel of Schlewig came into conflict with his brother King Eric IV. Abel managed to gain autonomy from his brother, making Schleswig an autonomous duchy. Later, Abel had Eric assassinated and seized the throne.

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   Was Schleswig a German language?

   • Holstein was entirely German-speaking, while Schleswig was predominantly Danish-speaking until the late 1700 and early 1800s. During this period, a linguistic shift began in southern Schleswig, transitioning from Danish to German. This meant that Schleswig was linguistically divided with a Danish-speaking north and a German-speaking south.

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   What does Schleswig mean in English?

   • The term "Schleswig" originally referred to the city of Schleswig. The word Schleswig is a German transliteration of the Danish word Slesvig, which consists of two words: Schlei and vig. The Schlei refers to the river at which the city lies, and vig means "inlet" or bay. Schleswig therefore means (in Danish): "The bay at the river Schlei".

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9. www.britannica.com › Philip-duke-of-EdinburghPhilip, duke of Edinburgh | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Philip, duke of Edinburgh (born June 10, 1921, Corfu, Greece—died April 9, 2021, Windsor Castle, England) was the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.