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Canute IV (1163-1202), also called Canute VI because the two prior kings Harthacanute were counted under the name Canute in older Lists of Rulers, was King of Denmark (1182_1202).

Son of Waldemar the Great. Guided by the Bishop Absalon to not renew his fealty to Frederick Barbarrossa of Germany. Conquered Pomerania and personally led a crusade to Estonia 1197.

Preceded by:
Valdemar I

King of Denmark

Succeeded by:
Valdemar II

Categories: Stub | Danish monarchs

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Valdemar I of Denmark - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (410 words)
	He was the son of Canute Lavard, a chivalrous and popular Danish prince, eldest son of Eric I of Denmark.
	The pretenders to the throne were: Sweyn III Grathe, son of Eric II Emune; Canute (Knud V Magnussen), son of Prince Magnus who was son of King Niels; and Valdemar himself (he was holding Jutland, at least southern Jutland, as his possession).
	Valdemar I died in 1182 and was succeeded by his first son Canute VI.

Maximilian Genealogy Master Database 2000 - pafg74 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File (527 words)
	Canute SVEYNSSON King of [Parents] was born 993 in Denmark.
	Canute married Emma of NORMANDY on 2 Jul 1017.
	Canute married Alfgifu GUNNARSSON on 1013 in An informal liaison.

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