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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. Accession.
- 24 June 1340 – 24 October 1375
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Title / Office: king (1340-1375), Denmark. See all related content →. Valdemar IV Atterdag (born c. 1320, Denmark—died October 24, 1375, Zealand) king of Denmark (1340–75) who united his country under his own rule after a brief period of alien domination. His aggressive foreign policy led to conflict with Sweden, North German ...
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Jul 12, 2020 · The later phase of these wars was characterised by the competition among three claimants: Sweyn III, Canute V and Valdemar I, the son of Canute Lavard, whose murder had precipitated these events. After having seemingly achieved a power-sharing compromise, Sweyn invited his co-kings to a banquet in Roskilde, where he attempted to murder them.
Valdemar IV Atterdag (the epithet meaning "A New Dawn") or Waldemar (c. 1320 – 24 October 1375); Danish: Valdemar Atterdag, was King of Denmark from 1340 to 1375. Contents. [ hide ] 1 Biography. 1.1 Accession to the throne. 1.2 Mortgage of Denmark. 1.3 The plague. 1.4 The final pieces. 1.5 Foreign policy after 1360. 1.6 Death. 2 Legacy. 3 Issue.
Duchy of Schleswig (at 1/4 of Schleswig) Valdemar IV of Denmark 1340 Sønderborg Castle six children 1374 Esrum Abbey aged 37-38: 3/4 Schleswig briefly annexed to Schauenburg control (1326-1330); 1/4 Schleswig to Denmark: Henry I: c.1342 Son of Valdemar V and Richardis of Schwerin: 1364 – August 1375: Duchy of Schleswig (at 3/4 Schleswig ...
Valdemar IV Atterdag (the epithet meaning "Return of the Day"), or Waldemar (1320 – 24 October 1375) was King of Denmark from 1340 to 1375. He is mostly known for his reunion of Denmark after the bankruptcy and mortgaging of the country to finance wars under previous rulers.