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Niels ( Latin: Nicolaus, English exonym Nicholas; c. 1065 – 25 June 1134) was the King of Denmark from 1104 to 1134. Niels succeeded his brother Eric Evergood and is presumed to have been the youngest son of King Sweyn II Estridson.
Nov 17, 2023 · Death: June 25, 1134 (64-73) Schleswig, Schleswig, Danmark (Denmark) (Myrdet i Slesvig By) Place of Burial: Schleswig, Schleswig, Danmark. Immediate Family: Son of Sweyn II Estridson, King of Denmark and n n. Husband of Margareta Ingesdotter Fredkulla and Ulvhild Håkansdotter.
- Esbjerg
- circa 1065
- "NicolásKing of Denmark"
- Ribe, Esbjerg, Syddanmark
Niels ruled Denmark for 30 years, from 1104 to 1134, most of the time in peace, freedom and prosperity. But in January 1131, hell broke loose - precisely because of the rivalry between royal candidates that the noblemen had feared.
Margaret Fredkulla (Swedish: Margareta Fredkulla; Danish: Margrete Fredkulla; Norwegian: Margrete Fredkolla; 1080s – 4 November 1130) was a Swedish princess who became successively queen of Norway and Denmark by marriage to kings Magnus III of Norway and Niels of Denmark.
Contents. Niels. king of Denmark. Learn about this topic in these articles: role in Danish history. In Denmark: The monarchy. … (1086–95), Erik Ejegod (1095–1103), and Niels (1104–34). Their reigns were marked by conflict over the extent of the king’s power, and both Canute and Niels were assassinated.
The monarchs of Denmark have a long history of royal and noble titles. Historically Danish monarchs also used the titles 'King of the Wends' and 'King of the Goths'. Upon her accession to the throne in 1972 Queen Margrethe II abandoned all titles except the title 'Queen of Denmark'.
Niels of Denmark (c. 1065 – 25 June 1134) was King of Denmark from 1104 to 1134, following his brother Eric Evergood, and is presumed to have been the youngest son of king Sweyn II Estridson. Niels actively supported the canonization of Canute IV the Holy, and his secular rule was supported by the clergy.
