Valdemar I of Denmark

King of Denmark
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Valdemar I of Denmark

Summary

Valdemar I of Denmark is a human[1]. Born in Schleswig[2], he… he was born on January 14, 1131[3]. He passed away in Vordingborg[4]. He died on May 12, 1182[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Valdemar I of Denmark was born in Schleswig[2].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark died in Vordingborg[4].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark was born on January 14, 1131[3].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark died on May 12, 1182[5].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark is buried at St. Bendt's Church[8].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's father was Canute Lavard[9].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's mother was Ingeborg of Kyiv[10].
  • Among Valdemar I of Denmark's spouses was Sofia of Minsk[11].
  • A child of Valdemar I of Denmark was Canute VI of Denmark[12].
  • A child of Valdemar I of Denmark was Valdemar II of Denmark[13].
  • A child of Valdemar I of Denmark was Ingeborg of France[14].
  • A child of Valdemar I of Denmark was Helena of Denmark[15].
  • A child of Valdemar I of Denmark was Richeza of Denmark[16].
  • A child of Valdemar I of Denmark was Sophie of Denmark[17].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[18].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark worked as a monarch[6].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark held the position of monarch of Denmark[19].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's religion is recorded as Christianity[20].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark is recorded as male[21].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Estridsen[23].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's noble title is recorded as king[24].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Valdemar I of Denmark[26].
  • Valdemar I of Denmark's unmarried partner is recorded as Tove[27].

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Origins and Family

Valdemar I of Denmark's place of birth was Schleswig[2]. He was born on January 14, 1131[3]. His father was Canute Lavard[9]. His mother was Ingeborg of Kyiv[10].

Career and Affiliations

Valdemar I of Denmark worked as a monarch[6]. He held the position of monarch of Denmark[19].

Personal Life

Among Valdemar I of Denmark's spouses was Sofia of Minsk[11]. Children include Canute VI of Denmark[12], a politician[28], 1163–1202[29], of Kingdom of Denmark[30]; Valdemar II of Denmark[13], a monarch[31], 1170–1241[32], of Kingdom of Denmark[33]; Ingeborg of France[14], 1174–1236[34], of Kingdom of Denmark[35]; Helena of Denmark[15], an aristocrat[36], 1180–1233[37], of Kingdom of Denmark[38]; Richeza of Denmark[16], a consort[39], 1174–1220[40], of Sweden[41]; and Sophie of Denmark[17], 1165–1208[42], of Kingdom of Denmark[43]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[20].

Death and Burial

Valdemar I of Denmark died on May 12, 1182[5]. He passed away in Vordingborg[4]. Burial took place at St. Bendt's Church[8].

Why It Matters

Valdemar I of Denmark has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Valdemar I of Denmark born?

Valdemar I of Denmark was born in Schleswig[2].

Where did Valdemar I of Denmark die?

Valdemar I of Denmark died in Vordingborg[4].

Who were Valdemar I of Denmark's parents?

Valdemar I of Denmark's father was Canute Lavard[9]. Valdemar I of Denmark's mother was Ingeborg of Kyiv[10].

Who was Valdemar I of Denmark married to?

Valdemar I of Denmark's spouses include Sofia of Minsk[11].

What did Valdemar I of Denmark do for work?

Valdemar I of Denmark worked as monarch[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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