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Harald Bluetooth

Type Figure Region Denmark Time c. 935–986 Also known as Harald Bluetooth、Harald Gormsson、哈拉尔·戈姆森

Harald Bluetooth (c. 935–986) was a 10th-century king of Denmark who unified Denmark and promoted Christianization, commemorating his achievements wi…

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  1. c. 958–970Jelling · JutlandAfter succeeding his father Gorm, he gradually unified Denmark and consolidated control over Jutland and surrounding areas, establishing a royal center at Jelling.
  2. c. 960–980Jelling · DenmarkHe accepted and promoted Christianity, erecting a large rune stone at Jelling proclaiming that he had made the Danes Christian, and building a wooden church and royal mausoleum, marking the Nordic transition from paganism to Christianity.
  3. c. 985–986Jutland · JutlandRebelled against and driven out by his son Sweyn Forkbeard, he lost the throne and was wounded or killed in the ensuing conflict, with Danish royal power passing to a new generation of Viking rulers.

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