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2 days ago · The dynasty rose to prominence when Count Christian I of Oldenburg was elected King of Denmark in 1448, of Norway in 1450 and of Sweden in 1457. The house then occupied the Danish throne continuously for 576 years until the abdication of Queen Margrethe II in 2024.
4 days ago · This is a list of wars involving the Kingdom of Denmark . Danish victory - 101. Danish defeat - 61. Another result * - 39. 700–1300. 1300–1500. 1500–1699. 1700–1799. 1800–1945. 1946–present. Notes. ^ The Dutch Brigade. ^ Germany's allies, in total, provided a significant number of troops and material to the front.
14 hours ago · Alfred the Great (also spelled Ælfred; c.849 – 26 October 899) was King of the West Saxons from 871 to 886, and King of the Anglo-Saxons from 886 until his death in 899. He was the youngest son of King Æthelwulf and his first wife Osburh, who both died when Alfred was young.
5 days ago · Edmund II (born c. 993—died Nov. 30, 1016) was the king of the English from April 23 to Nov. 30, 1016, surnamed “Ironside” for his staunch resistance to a massive invasion led by the Danish king Canute.
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3 days ago · This article covers principally the land and people of continental Denmark. However, the Kingdom of Denmark also encompasses the Faroe Islands and the island of Greenland, both located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Each area is distinctive in history, language, and culture.
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4 days ago · These tours provide a fascinating link between the Viking era and the early history of the Danish monarchy, making Jelling a key site for understanding Denmark’s past. By combining the exploration of castles and Viking sites, guided tours offer a rich, multifaceted experience that highlights Denmark’s diverse historical heritage.
5 days ago · The name 'Kuningesgard' or King's Court, first recorded c. 1270 and Latinised as 'curia regis', presumably refers to a pre-Conquest palace of the Danish kings. This was perhaps centred on the remains of the S.E. gateway of the Roman fortress, approached by a former wide green between Colliergate and the Shambles.
