Articles related to "Scandinavian History"

Copenhagen is a capital city in all the best ways, including that it plays host to some of the more amazing art and history of the Scandinavian world.

Denmark, along with many other European nations during the 17th and 18th century, worked with regaled charter companies to operate their Caribbean colonies.

The role of the sea in dictating the lifestyle of the Vikings is crucial to understand, given their proximity to the ocean and their reliance upon it.

The rivalry over the Danish crown continued with the crowning of king Erik Emune.

Three kings were chosen to divide the country of Denmark between them and end the rivalry for the throne, but the three kings was not intending to share.

With Canute the VI on the throne, Denmark was once again to become a leading superpower in Northern Europe.

War amongst brothers, who all claimed the Danish throne, defined the reign of Valdemar the Victorious' sons.

The war between the son's of Valdemar the Victorious continued as the last surviving legitimate son of the great king, was crowned King of Denmark.

When Christoffer was crowned king in 1319, he was handed a kingdom in great dismay. His brother, former King Erik VI Menved, had led the country into severe bankruptcy.

From 1332-1340 the kingdom of Denmark ceased to exist. King Christoffer II had signed of his power as king before his death and the majority of the country was mortgaged.

After the deposition of King Eric of Pomerania in 1339, the Kalmar Union, consisting of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, were looking for a new king to lead their countries.

After the death of King Christoffer of Bavaria, the countries Denmark, Sweden and Norway were without a king. Christoffer had died childless, there was no natural heir.

After the death of Canute the Great, his son Harthacanute was left to follow in his fathers footsteps and maintain the Scandinavian empire, Canute fought hard to build.

With the throne back in Danish hands, Sweyn Estridsen fought to keep his country safe from surrounding enemies.

With Canute the Holy on the throne the Danes once again had a true viking ruling their country, but Canute's reign was marked with deception, rebellion and brutal murder.

The two Danish Kings Erik Ejegod and Niels fought to unite Denmark and install faith in the Danish monarchy and church despite rivalries amongst the royal heirs.

Valdemar the Victorious was known as one of the most influential kings in the history of Denmark.

King Erik V Klipping of Denmark was to be known in history for the unsolved mystery surrounding his assassination.

The reign of King Erik VI Menved has been described in history as the beginning of the Age of Decay in Denmark.

Magrethe was only six years old when she was engaged to the then 10-year-old king of Norway, Håkon. She was sent away to Norway and married at the age of 10.

In 1389 seven-year-old Bogislaw was sent to Denmark to be the foster child of Queen Margrethe. The queen had chosen him as king of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Hans was the oldest son of King Christian I and Dorothea of Brandenburg and therefore the natural heir to the Danish throne.

Humans exist in a universe where actions are governed by time and space, resulting in very real consequences for us and our natural environment.

The marriage of King Frederick VIII of Denmark and Princess Louise of Sweden produced the future King Christian X of Denmark and King Haakon VII of Norway.

Scandinavia has several distinct holiday traditions which make Christmas different from the rest of Western Europe.

When Norway gained independence from Sweden, it elected Prince Carl of Denmark to be its new king. As King Haakon VII of Norway, he founded a dynasty that still reigns.

The marriage of King Christian IX of Denmark and Princess Louise of Hesse-Cassel began a dynasty that is still in power and their royal descendants rule throughout Europe

The marriage of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway, the former Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud of Great Britain, was the foundation of a new royal dynasty.

The saga of Grettir the Strong is filled with adventure, magic, and humor. Its place in literary history has made Grettir Ásmundarson an Icelandic folk hero.

One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.

Christmas in Sweden goes back to pagan festivals relating to Thor and Saint Lucia. Sweden has developed many holiday traditions, many of which are still practiced today.

Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene, as a way to make the Christmas season a time of peace and goodwill.

Prince Arthur of Connaught, Queen Victoria's son, and his wife Princess Louise had three children, and Swedish royals are descended from their daughter Margaret.

It all began with proud Viking Kings, who favored violent raids and conquering surrounding countries one by one.

King Christian's reign was dominated by his strong will to even the power between nobility, royalty and commoners and his merciless attempts to regain the Swedish throne.

King Carl XIII was the last Holstein-Gottorp ruler of Sweden, and was succeeded by Jean Baptiste Bernadotte as King Carl XIV Johann, beginning a new royal dynasty.

There are many different Christmas traditions in Western Europe. History, folk lore and religion have all intermeshed to create various Christmas gift-bearers.

Travel to Lindsborg, Kansas to get a taste of what it's like to experience a Christmas in Sweden , Lucia festivities and all.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is one of the top luxury cruising companies, offering three immaculate ships which sail to all parts of the world.

When King Carl XIV Johan, formerly Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, became the first Bernadotte king of Sweden, he began a royal dynasty that is still in power today.

King Christian IX of Denmark's descendants have sat on the thrones of eleven countries, and still rule Denmark, Great Britain, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Spain.