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- Margaret I (Danish: Margrete Valdemarsdatter; March 1353 – 28 October 1412) was Queen regnant of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (which included Finland) from the late 1380s until her death, and the founder of the Kalmar Union that joined the Scandinavian kingdoms together for over a century.
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Margaret of Denmark (23 June 1456 – 14 July 1486) was Queen of Scotland from 1469 to 1486 by marriage to King James III. She was the daughter of Christian I, King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, and Dorothea of Brandenburg .
Margaret I (Danish: Margrete Valdemarsdatter; March 1353 – 28 October 1412) was Queen regnant of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (which included Finland) from the late 1380s until her death, and the founder of the Kalmar Union that joined the Scandinavian kingdoms together for over a century.
May 9, 2018 · Learn about Margaret of Denmark, the first medieval queen to rule in Europe, who united three Scandinavian kingdoms in the 14th century. Find out how she faced challenges from the Hanseatic League, her son Olaf, and her husband Haakon.
Margrethe II ( Danish: [mɑˈkʁeˀtə]; Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid, born 16 April 1940) is a member of the Danish royal family who reigned as Queen of Denmark from 14 January 1972 until her abdication on 14 January 2024. Having reigned for exactly 52 years, she was the second-longest reigning Danish monarch after Christian IV .
Learn about Margaret I of Denmark (1353–1412), who ruled over Denmark, Norway, and Sweden and established the Union of Kalmar. Find out how she became a queen, a regent, and a stateswoman in the 14th century.
Jan 7, 2024 · After five decades on the throne, Margrethe is now abdicating in favour of her son, Crown Prince Frederik. The 6-foot tall chain-smoking monarch is expected to dedicate her retirement to the things she loves most: languages, the arts and taking long walks around Copenhagen alone.
Jan 23, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Margaret of Denmark, who married James III in 1469 and became queen of Scotland. Discover her mysterious piety, her marriage troubles, and her role in the Scottish kingdom.
