1
Cnut the Great
(King of Denmark)
31
19
Birthdate: 0990 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: November 12, 1035
2
George I of Greece
(Former King of Greece (1863 - 1916))
27
15
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
Sigurd Snake-in-the-Eye
(Viking Warrior)
23
14
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.
Recommended Lists:
4
Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark
(Prince of Denmark and Heir Apparent to the Danish Throne)
18
9
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.
5
Harald Bluetooth
(King)
19
9
Birthdate: 0910 AD
Birthplace: Jelling, Denmark
Died: 0986 AD
6
Sweyn Forkbeard
(King of Denmark)
17
6
Birthdate: April 17, 0963
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: February 10, 1014
7
Christian X
(Former King of Denmark (1912 - 1947))
20
5
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.
8
Frederick IX of Denmark
(King of Denmark (1947 - 1972))
18
4
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.
9
Guthrum
(King of Denmark from 879 to 890)
18
5
Birthdate: 0835 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
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.
10
Frederick VIII of Denmark
(King)
16
3
Birthdate: June 3, 1843
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: May 14, 1912
11
Christian IX of Denmark
(Former King of Denmark (1863 – 1906))
20
6
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.
12
Haakon VII of Norway
(Former King of Norway (1905 - 1957))
27
10
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.
13
Cnut
(King of all England and Denmark and the Norwegians and Some of the Swedes)
2
0
Birthdate: 0990 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: November 12, 1035
14
Frederick VI of Denmark
(King)
15
3
Birthdate: January 28, 1768
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: December 3, 1839
15
Prince George of Denmark
(Prince)
15
4
Birthdate: April 2, 1653
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: October 28, 1708
16
Christian VII of Denmark
(Monarch)
16
3
Birthdate: January 29, 1749
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: March 13, 1808
17
Christian III of Denmark
(King)
13
3
Birthdate: August 12, 1503
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Gottorf Castle, Schleswig, Schleswig-Holstein
Died: January 1, 1559
18
Frederick I of Denmark
(King)
13
3
Birthdate: October 7, 1471
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Haderslevhus
Died: April 10, 1533
19
Frederick VII of Denmark
(King)
13
3
Birthdate: October 6, 1808
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: November 15, 1863
20
Christian IV of Denmark
(King of Denmark and Norway Who Led Denmark into the 'Thirty Years' War')
14
4
Birthdate: April 12, 1577
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerød, Denmark
Died: February 28, 1648
Christian IV was the king of Denmark and Norway in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Ambitious as a ruler, he involved Denmark in many wars, including 2 failed campaigns against Sweden and the Thirty Years’ War, which proved to be a disaster for his kingdom’s economy.
21
Christian II of Denmark
(King)
13
7
Birthdate: July 1, 1481
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Nyborg, Denmark
Died: January 25, 1559
22
Christian VIII of Denmark
(King)
15
3
Birthdate: September 18, 1786
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: January 20, 1848
23
Christian I of Denmark
(Monarch)
14
5
Birthdate: 1426
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Oldenburg, Germany
Died: May 21, 1481
24
Harald II of Denmark
(King)
11
2
Birthdate: 0980 AD
Died: 1018 AD
25
Frederick II of Denmark
(King of Denmark and Norway and Duke of Schleswig and Holstein from 1559 until his death)
13
3
Birthdate: July 1, 1534
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Haderslevhus, Haderslev, Denmark
Died: April 4, 1588
26
Frederick III of Denmark
(King of Denmark and Norway from 1648 until his death in 1670)
12
3
Birthdate: March 18, 1609
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Haderslevhus, Haderslev, Denmark
Died: February 9, 1670
27
Sweyn II of Denmark
(King of Denmark from 1047)
12
2
Birthdate: 1019 AD
Birthplace: England, United Kingdom
Died: April 28, 1076
28
Frederick V of Denmark
(King of Denmark and Norway Who Improved Denmark's Foreign Trade)
12
2
Birthdate: March 31, 1723
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: January 14, 1766
Frederick ruled as the king of Denmark and Norway in the 18th century. The son of Christian VI of Denmark, he gained fame by improving Denmark’s foreign trade and relations. He also remained neutral in the Seven Years’ War. He was also a patron of the arts.
29
Frederick IV of Denmark
(King)
11
2
Birthdate: October 11, 1671
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Christiansborg Palace
Died: October 12, 1730
30
Christian V of Denmark
(King)
11
2
Birthdate: April 15, 1646
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Duborg Castle, Flensburg, Germany
Died: August 25, 1699
31
Canute IV of Denmark
(Former King of Denmark (1080 - 1086))
10
2
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.
32
Christian VI of Denmark
(King)
10
2
Birthdate: November 30, 1699
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: August 6, 1746
33
Christopher of Bavaria
(King)
10
3
Birthdate: February 26, 1416
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany
Died: January 6, 1448
34
Valdemar I of Denmark
(King of Denmark)
9
2
Birthdate: January 14, 1131
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Schleswig, Germany
Died: May 12, 1182
35
Valdemar II of Denmark
(King)
9
2
Birthdate: May 9, 1170
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Ribe, Denmark
Died: March 28, 1241
36
John, King of Denmark
(King of Denmark (1481–1513))
9
2
Birthdate: February 2, 1455
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Aalborghus Castle, Aalborg, Denmark
Died: February 20, 1513
37
Valdemar IV of Denmark
(King)
9
2
Birthdate: 1320 AD
Birthplace: Zealand, Denmark
Died: October 24, 1375
38
Frederick, Hereditary Prince of Denmark
(Prince)
7
1
Birthdate: October 11, 1753
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
Died: December 7, 1805
39
Eric V of Denmark
(King of Denmark)
6
1
Birthdate: 1249 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: November 22, 1286
40
Canute VI of Denmark
(King of Denmark)
4
1
Birthdate: 1163 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: November 12, 1202
41
Eric VI of Denmark
(King)
3
1
Birthdate: 1274 AD
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: November 13, 1319
42
Magnus I of Sweden
(Ruler)
1
0
Birthdate: 1106 AD
Birthplace: -
Died: June 4, 1134
