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Hans (King of Denmark and Norway)

Type Figure Region Scandinavia Time 1455–1513 Also known as John of Denmark、Hans、约翰（丹麦）、Hans Oldenburg

Hans (c. 1455–1513), son of Christian I, became sole king of Denmark and Norway after his father's death in 1481, maintaining the Kalmar Union.…

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  1. 1481–1485Copenhagen · DenmarkAfter Christian I's death in 1481, he took sole control of the Danish and Norwegian crowns, working to consolidate the union's framework, reform royal finances, and respond to the political changes following Sweden's departure from the union.
  2. 1485–1490Øresund · Baltic SeaHe fought against the Swedish Sture dynasty and regent Sten Sture, contesting control of the union, and strengthened control over tolls on passage through the Øresund (Sound Dues) to increase royal revenue.

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