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2 days ago · 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 .
- Dane(s); Danish
- Part of the North Sea Empire (1013–1035), Independent state until 1397
5 days ago · of Denmark 1497–1511: John II 1521–1580 Duke of Schleswig-Holstein: Adolf 1526–1586 Duke of Holstein-Gottorp: Christine of Hesse 1543–1604: Dorothea of Denmark 1528–1575: Christopher 1537–1592 Duke of Mecklenburg: Isabella of Austria 1501–1526: Christian II 1481–1559 King of Denmark r. 1513–1523: Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg ...
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3 days ago · Christian IX of Denmark (April 8, 1818 – January 29, 1906) ruled Denmark from 1863 to 1906. Known as the "father-in-law of Europe", [1] he and his wife, Louise of Hesse-Kassel (September 7, 1817 – September 29, 1898), became the ancestors of many members of European royalty. Some of these descendants would play a role in the history of ...
5 days ago · Christian I (born 1426—died May 21, 1481, Copenhagen, Den.) was the king of Denmark (1448–81), Norway (1450–81), and Sweden (1457–64, 1465–67), and founder of the Oldenburg dynasty, which ruled Denmark until 1863. He tried to gain control over Sweden and maintain a union of the Scandinavian nations but was defeated by rebellious ...
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4 days ago · A map of Europe in 1812 depicting French territory, French dependencies, and territories allied to Napoleonic France. This source is a part of the The Napoleonic Experience teaching module. Map of Europe, 1812.
5 days ago · To understand why Denmark held control over Iceland for centuries, we must look back in time. The Crown of Denmark gained authority over Iceland in 1380 through the Kalmar Union. However, it’s essential to note that the island was a Norwegian possession until 1814 when it formally came under Danish rule.
1 day ago · Christopher Reeve Super/Man documentary - which charts actor's rise to fame and paralysis in shock accident - set for cinema release 20 years after star's death
