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Abt 840 - 950 (111 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Gorm "the Old", King of Denmark was born about 840; died after 950; was buried in Jelling, Denmark. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: in 883, he was crowned the King of Denmark. He was opposed Christianity. In 905, he was crowned the King of East Anglia.
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Family/Spouse: Thyra Danebord. Thyra (daughter of Jarl Harold "Klak") died about 935 in Denmark; was buried in Jelling, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
3. | Harold III "Bluetooth", King of Denamrk and Norway (1.Gorm1) was born about 910; died on 1 Nov 988; was buried in Roskilde Cathedral, Roskilde, Denmark. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: He was the founder of the Jomsborg Vikings. King Harold Bluetooth brought Christianity to Denmark roughly 1100 years ago. At least that's what he declared on the Jelling Stone located in Jutland: "King Haraldr ordered this monument made in memory of Gormr, his father, and in memory of Thyrvé, his mother; that Haraldr who won for himself all of Denmark and Norway and made the Danes Christian."
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Family/Spouse: Tofa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Gunhilda. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Gyrith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
Generation: 4
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