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Valdemar IV Eriksøn (born c. 1262, died 1312) was Duke of Schleswig from 1283 until his death in 1312. He was the eldest son of Duke Eric I of Schleswig and Margaret of Rugia . Early life. At the death of his father Duke Eric I in 1272, Valdemar was only about 10 years old.
Valdemar IV Atterdag (the epithet meaning "Return of the Day"), or Waldemar (1320 – 24 October 1375) was King of Denmark from 1340 to 1375. [1] He is mostly known for his reunion of Denmark after the bankruptcy and mortgaging of the country to finance wars under previous rulers.
- 24 June 1340 – 24 October 1375
- Euphemia of Pomerania
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Through his marriage to Helvig, sister of Valdemar, duke of Slesvig (Schleswig), Valdemar Atterdag obtained northern Jutland and extended his control to the remainder of the alienated Danish lands. Using money raised by increasing taxes and by his sale (1346) of Estonia , he had by 1349 established control of Zealand and large areas of Funen ...
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May 14, 2018 · History. Scandinavian History: Biographies. Waldemar IV. views 2,140,881 updated May 14 2018. Waldemar IV (ca. 1320-1375) reunited the kingdom of Denmark under his rule, presenting a strong, nationalistic challenge to the mercantile Hanseatic League. Waldemar IV was born to a bankrupt crown.
Jul 12, 2020 · The fragile balance achieved by these compromises was quickly upended on November 22, 1286, when Erik V was murdered by unknown assailants in Finderup. The murder would leave a faction of aristocrats, led by the queen dowager and Valdemar IV, duke of Schleswig, as regents.
Feb 2, 2023 · Valdemar IV Atterdag Christoffersen, King of Denmark in Famous People Throughout History. view all 17. Immediate Family. Frille "Tove af Rügen" ex-partner. Helvig Eriksdatter von Schleswig... wife. Christoffer Valdemarsøn. son. Ingeborg Valdemardatter, Prinzes... daughter. Kathrine Valdemardatter. daughter. Valdemar Valdemarsøn. son.