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5 days ago · Denmark - Margaret I, Kalmar Union: Valdemar’s heirs brought the kingdom to its medieval apogee. His youngest and only surviving child, Margaret I (Margrethe I), had married a prince of Sweden, Haakon VI Magnusson, then king of Norway. Their son Olaf (Oluf) was chosen as king of Denmark in 1376.
4 days ago · Valdemar II, known as Valdemar the Victorious, further expanded Danish territories and solidified the kingdom’s power. He became king of Denmark in 1202 AD and ruled until 1241 AD. Valdemar II was known for his ambitious military campaigns, which extended Danish influence into the Baltic region.
2 days ago · Valdemar and Absalon built Denmark into a major power in the Baltic Sea, a power which later competed with the Hanseatic League, the counts of Holstein, and the Teutonic Knights for trade, territory, and influence throughout the Baltic.
5 days ago · Valdemar initially recognized Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I (Barbarossa) as his overlord but later rejected the relationship, thereby emphasizing the independence of the Danish kingdom. Valdemar’s reign (1157–82) was followed by those of several other strong rulers, including that of his son Valdemar II (the Victorious; 1202–41).
4 days ago · After a campaign of raiding, in 1046 Harald reached an agreement with king Magnus the Good (illegitimate son of Olaf II, so his nephew) to rule over Norway and Denmark jointly. After Magnus’ death in 1047, Harald became sole ruler of Norway, and declared himself king of Denmark as well.
2 days ago · 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.
4 days ago · This is a list of state leaders in the 14th century (1301–1400) AD, except for the many leaders within the Holy Roman Empire.
