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Accession of Valdemar II to the Danish Throne (1182)

Type Event Region Europe Time 1202

After Danish king Canute VI died in November 1202, his brother Valdemar II ('the Victorious') inherited the throne and became sole monarch of Denmark.

Timeline

  1. 1182Odense · FunenAfter Canute VI died near Odense, with no son, the throne passed by law to his brother Valdemar. Valdemar had already participated in state affairs as co-ruler, so the transfer of power was relatively smooth, and the noble assembly quickly confirmed his kingship.
  2. 1182Roskilde · ZealandValdemar II completed his accession ceremonies at Roskilde, becoming sole monarch of Denmark. He continued his brother's policy of expansion in the southeastern Baltic and set about consolidating royal lands and strengthening central authority, laying the foundation for his later epithet 'the Victorious'.

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