Valdemar I Knudsen, also known as Valdemar the Great, was King of Denmark from 1154 until his death in 1182. The reign of King Valdemar I saw the rise of Denmark, which reached its medieval zenith under his son King Valdemar II.

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Occupation: monarch
Position held: monarch of Denmark
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark
Born: January 14, 1131
Died: May 12, 1182

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Sofia of Minskspouse Canute VI of Denmarkchild Valdemar II of Denmarkchild Ingeborg of Denmark, Queen of Francechild Helena of Denmarkchild Richeza of Denmarkchild Sophie of Denmarkchild Christopher of Jutlandchild Marie Valdemarsdottirchild Margaret Valdemarsdottirchild Canute Lavardfather Ingeborg of Kyivmother

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Occupation: monarch
Position held: monarch of Denmark
Citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark
Born: January 14, 1131
Died: May 12, 1182

Family