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Apr 23, 2021 · In Denmark, Harald Klak (l. c. 785 - c. 852) was the first king in Denmark to be baptised, in order to receive the support of Louis the Pious (r. 813-840), however, his contribution to conversion was minor.
Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson (Old Norse: Haraldr Blátǫnn Gormsson; [2] Danish: Harald Blåtand Gormsen, died c. 985/86) was a king of Denmark and Norway. He was the son of King Gorm the Old and of Thyra Dannebod. Harald ruled as king of Denmark from c. 958 – c. 986.
Mar 13, 2023 · Harald Bluetooth Gormsson, also known as Harald Blåtand Gormsen, reigned over his Danish kingdom from 958 to 986. Bluetooth is credited with bringing Denmark together with neighboring territories in Sweden and Norway. He is also famed for being the first king of Denmark to convert to Christianity.
Jul 3, 2019 · Harald Bluetooth (c. 910–c. 987), otherwise known as King Harald I of Denmark, was best known for three major achievements. First, he completed the work of unifying Denmark under a single ruler. Second, he conquered Norway—an event which had major historical consequences.
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Succeeding his father Gorm the Old around 958, Harald Bluetooth, one of the Danish kings during the Viking Age, made significant strides in the Christianization of Denmark. He shifted his headquarters to Roskilde, where he oversaw the construction of fortresses, setting the stage for his rule.
Perhaps Harald became sole king around 968-70 AD. The Roskilde Chronicle reports that Harald was co-king with his father for a long period: "This Gorm was Harald's father; Harald ruled the kingdom during his father's lifetime for 15 years, and after his father's death he ruled for 50 years".
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Aug 15, 2023 · For a man who is credited as an important early member of the Danish royal dynasty (which is still as much a part of Danish society today as it was a millennium ago), the historical record of Harald Gormsson's life is full of gaps and silences. His early years are a murky mystery, lost in the midst of time.
