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John (born June 5, 1455, Denmark—died Feb. 20, 1513, Ålborg, Den.) was the king of Denmark (1481–1513) and Norway (1483–1513) and king (as John II) of Sweden (1497–1501) who failed in his efforts to incorporate Sweden into a Danish-dominated Scandinavian union. He was more successful in fostering the commercial development of Danish ...
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John (Danish, Norwegian and Swedish: Hans; né Johannes) (2 February 1455 [citation needed] – 20 February 1513) was a Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union.He was king of Denmark (1481–1513), Norway (1483–1513) and as John II (Swedish: Johan II) Sweden (1497–1501).
- 21 May 1481 – 20 February 1513
- Dorothea of Brandenburg
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John of Denmark. John of Denmark may refer to: John, King of Denmark (1455–1513) John of Denmark (1518–1532) John II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Haderslev (1521–1580) John II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg (1545–1622) John, Prince of Schleswig-Holstein (1583–1602) Prince Johann of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg ...
The monarchy of Denmark is a constitutional institution and a historic office of the Kingdom of Denmark. The Kingdom includes Denmark proper and the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The Kingdom of Denmark was already consolidated in the 8th century, whose rulers are consistently referred to in Frankish sources (and in ...
- 710; 1313 years ago
- Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark
- Ongendus, (first king known by name)
- Her Majesty
Said to be king of Zealand and Scania, and son of Ragnar Lodbrok. He may be inspired by late 9th century King Sigfred (above). Harthacnut (Hardeknud). According to the sagas he is son of Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye, but some historians identify him with Adam's Hardegon, Svein's son, who invaded Denmark from Northmannia and supplanted the House of ...
NameBirthMarriagesDeathSweyn II Estridsson (Svend Estridsen) ...c. 1019 England son of jarl Ulf ...(1) Gyda of Sweden c. 1048 (2) Gunnhildr ...28 April 1076 Søderup aged 57–58Harald III the Soft (Harald Hén) ...c. 1040 illegitimate son of Sweyn II17 April 1080 aged 40Cnut IV the Holy (Knud den Hellige) ...c. 1042 illegitimate son of Sweyn IIAdela of Flanders c. 1080 three children10 July 1086 St. Alban's Priory aged ...Olaf I Hunger (Oluf Hunger) 1086–1095c. 1050 illegitimate son of Sweyn IIIngegerd of Norway c. 1070 one daughter18 August 1095 aged 44–45John (Danish, Norwegian and Swedish: Hans; né Johannes) (2 February 1455 – 20 February 1513) was a Scandinavian monarch under the Kalmar Union. He was king of Denmark (1481–1513), Norway (1483–1513) and as John II (Swedish: Johan II) Sweden (1497–1501). Read more on Wikipedia. Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of John, King of ...
John of Denmark (Danish: Hans; 21 February 1518 – 11 August 1532) was the eldest child of King Christian II and Queen Isabella of Denmark and Norway. Biography [ edit ] Born at Copenhagen Castle , John was named after his paternal grandfather, King John .
