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Valdemar III. Dánský

1314 – 1364

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Wikipedia Summary

Valdemar III (1314–1364) was King of Denmark from 1326 to 1329, while he was underage; he was also Duke of Schleswig as Valdemar V in 1325–26 and from 1330 to 1364. He was a rival king set up against the unsuccessful Christopher II and was widely opposed by his subjects. His term was ended when he abdicated. Sometimes the earlier King Valdemar the Young (c. 1209–1231) is also referred to as Valdemar III.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 1, 1314
Denmark
Date of death
January 1, 1364
Denmark
Citizenship

Kingdom of Denmark

Occupations & fields
aristocrat
Field and occupation
dánský král
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