Famous Danish Emperors & Kings

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1 Cnut the Great

24 13

Famous As: King of Denmark

Birthdate: 0990 AD

Birthplace: Denmark

Died: November 12, 1035

2 George I of Greece

24 11

Famous As: King of Greece (1863-1916)

Birthdate: December 24, 1845

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: March 18, 1913

George I of Greece reigned as the king of Greece from 1863 until his murder in 1913. During his reign of nearly 50 years, which is the longest in the history of modern Greece, George helped expand Greece's territory significantly. During his reign, Greece also became increasingly prosperous and attained a popular place on the European stage.

3 Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark

18 5

Famous As: Prince of Denmark

Birthdate: May 26, 1968

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark is the first in order of succession to the Danish throne. Frederik has various interests that range from climate change to sports. He often encourages the people of Denmark to stay active and healthy. He has also established the Crown Prince Frederik's Foundation, which aims to provide financial support to students and encourage scientific expeditions.

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4 Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye

21 13

Famous As: Viking Warrior

Birthdate: 0000 AD

Died: 0891 AD

Sigurd Snake-in-the-eye was a legendary Danish king and Viking warrior who lived in the 9th century. Scandinavian records state he was the son of Viking Ragnar Lodbrok and Áslaug. Some histories also identify him with King Sigfred. He was played by David Lindström in the History Channel series Vikings.

5 Harald Bluetooth

18 7

Famous As: King

Birthdate: 0910 AD

Birthplace: Jelling, Denmark

Died: 0986 AD

6 Christian IX of Denmark

18 6

Famous As: King

Birthdate: April 8, 1818

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Gottorf Castle, Schleswig, Germany

Died: January 29, 1906

Christian IX of Denmark was King of Denmark from 1863 to 1906, having claimed the throne following the death of King Frederick VII. During his early reign, the Danish saw defeat in the Second Schleswig War and lost several duchies. Recovering from a tumultuous start, he reigned over his nation for several years and was respected by his people.

7 Sweyn Forkbeard

17 5

Famous As: King of Denmark

Birthdate: April 17, 0963

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Denmark

Died: February 10, 1014

8 Halfdan Ragnarsson

18 6

Famous As: King

Birthdate: 0000 AD

Birthplace: Scandinavia, Denmark

Died: 0877 AD

9 Haakon VII of Norway

24 10

Famous As: King of Norway (1905-1957)

Birthdate: August 3, 1872

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Charlottenlund, Denmark

Died: September 21, 1957

Haakon VII of Norway was the first king of Norway following its independence in 1905 and ruled through the two World Wars. He is remembered for his valor against the Germans in World War II, when he rejected an order of abdication and went into exile to England.

10 Christian X

17 5

Famous As: King of Denmark (1912-1947)

Birthdate: September 26, 1870

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Charlottenlund, Denmark

Died: April 20, 1947

Christian X was the first Danish royal to complete high school, although he took up military education after this, following the royal tradition. He showed his resistance to Germans when he went on horse rides regularly during the German occupation. He later became an invalid after falling from his horse.

11 Frederick IX of Denmark

17 3

Famous As: King of Denmark (1947-1972)

Birthdate: March 11, 1899

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Sorgenfri Palace, Lyngby, Denmark

Died: January 14, 1972

Frederick IX of Denmark reigned as the king of Denmark from 1947 until his death in 1972. Under his reign, the Danish society experienced a rapid change; the economy received a massive boost in the 1960s which allowed women to enter the labor market. In 1982, Frederick's statue was unveiled in Copenhagen, ten years after his death.

12 Guthrum

17 5

Famous As: King

Birthdate: 0000 AD

Died: 0890 AD

Guthrum was a 9th-century king of East Anglia. A Great Summer Army leader, his aim was to unite with the Danish Army and conquer the Anglo Saxon kingdoms. The combined army won a few battles but lost at Edington, following which Guthrum was baptised and ruled East Anglia as Æthelstan.

13 Frederick VIII of Denmark

16 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: June 3, 1843

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: May 14, 1912

14 Prince George of Denmark

15 3

Famous As: Prince

Birthdate: April 2, 1653

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: October 28, 1708

15 Frederick VI of Denmark

15 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: January 28, 1768

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: December 3, 1839

16 Christian VII of Denmark

16 3

Famous As: Monarch

Birthdate: January 29, 1749

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: March 13, 1808

17 Christian IV of Denmark

14 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: April 12, 1577

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød, Denmark

Died: February 28, 1648

18 Cnut

1 0

Famous As: King of England (1016-1035)

Birthdate: 0990 AD

Birthplace: Denmark

Died: November 12, 1035

19 Christian II of Denmark

13 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: July 1, 1481

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Nyborg, Denmark

Died: January 25, 1559

20 Christian III of Denmark

13 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: August 12, 1503

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Gottorf Castle, Schleswig, Schleswig-Holstein

Died: January 1, 1559

21 Frederick I of Denmark

13 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: October 7, 1471

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Haderslevhus

Died: April 10, 1533

22 Frederick VII of Denmark

13 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: October 6, 1808

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: November 15, 1863

23 Frederick V of Denmark

12 2

Famous As: King

Birthdate: March 31, 1723

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: January 14, 1766

24 Christian I of Denmark

14 3

Famous As: Monarch

Birthdate: January 31, 1426

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Oldenburg, Germany

Died: May 21, 1481

25 Christian VIII of Denmark

14 3

Famous As: King

Birthdate: September 18, 1786

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark

Died: January 20, 1848

26 Frederick II of Denmark

13 3

Famous As: King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1559 until his death

Birthdate: July 1, 1534

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Haderslevhus, Haderslev, Denmark

Died: April 4, 1588

27 Harald II of Denmark

11 2

Famous As: King

Birthdate: 0980 AD

Died: 1018 AD

28 Sweyn II of Denmark

12 2

Famous As: King of Denmark from 1047

Birthdate: 1019 AD

Birthplace: England, United Kingdom

Died: April 28, 1076

29 Frederick IV of Denmark

11 2

Famous As: King

Birthdate: October 11, 1671

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Christiansborg Palace

Died: October 12, 1730

30 Christian V of Denmark

11 2

Famous As: King

Birthdate: April 15, 1646

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Duborg Castle, Flensburg, Germany

Died: August 25, 1699

31 Frederick III of Denmark

12 2

Famous As: King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670

Birthdate: March 18, 1609

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Haderslevhus, Haderslev, Denmark

Died: February 9, 1670

32 Canute IV

10 2

Famous As: King of Denmark

Birthdate: 1042 AD

Birthplace: Denmark

Died: July 10, 1086

Canute IV reigned as the King of Denmark from 1080 until his death in 1086. An ambitious king, Canute IV worked towards strengthening the Danish monarchy. He was also the first king of Denmark to be canonized. In 1101, he was recognized as patron saint of Denmark by the Roman Catholic Church.