Gorm the Old

Gorm the Old, also called Gorm the Languid, was ruler of Denmark, reigning from c. 936 to his death c. 958 or a few years later. He ruled from Jelling, and made the oldest of the Jelling stones in honour of his wife Thyra. Gorm was born before 900 and died perhaps around 958 or possibly 963 or 964.

Occupation

monarch

Position held

monarch of Denmark

Citizenship

Kingdom of Denmark

Born

877, 890

Died

December 1, 958, 958, 964