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Ongendus (perhaps Angantyr in Danish) was a king of the Danes, reigning c. 710, the first Danish king known from contemporary literature. Historical background. He was presumably king of a stronger and more unified Denmark that rose at the end of the 7th century.
- c. 710 – 738
- ? (perhaps king Harald ? - briefly mentioned in a few sources)
Ongendus was a king of the Danes, reigning c. 710, the first Danish king known from contemporary literature. Randver , sometimes assigned to the early 700s. Son of Valdar (or Radbard) according to late sagas; fell in England.
Jun 25, 2015 · Ongendus – The Danish King. When the Dannevirke was begun Ongendus was the king of the Danes. We know that he was ‘more savage than a wild beast and harder than a rock.’. This is what the missionary Willibord, who tried unsuccessfully to convert him to Christianity, says about him. Perhaps Ongendus was the man behind the Dannevirke.
Ongendus (perhaps Angantyr in Danish) was a king of the Danes, reigning c. 710, the first Danish king known from contemporary literature. (en) Ongendus (début du VIIIe siècle), peut-être nommé en vieux norrois Angantyr, est un roi des danois qui règne vers 710, le premier souverain mentionné par les sources. (fr)
The Danish King: Ongendus. When the Dannevirke was begun Ongendus was the king of the Danes. We know that he was 'more savage than a wild beast and harder than a rock.' This is what the missionary Willibord, who tried unsuccessfully to convert him to Christianity, says about him. Perhaps Ongendus was the man behind the Dannevirke.
Feb 10, 2022 · Ongendus "Angantyr" King of Denmark formerly Danmark. Born [date unknown] [location unknown] Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown] [sibling (s) unknown] [spouse (s) unknown] Father of Sigfred (Ongendusson) Ongendsen. Died about 0710 [location unknown]
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