Niels of Denmark

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Scottish_nobility
gptkbp:birth_year 1063
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Aarhus_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Abel_of_Denmark
gptkb:Christopher_I_of_Denmark
gptkb:Canute_VI_of_Denmark
gptkb:Eric_II_of_Denmark
gptkbp:death_year 1134
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Knýtlinga
gptkbp:era gptkb:Middle_Ages
gptkbp:father gptkb:King_Sweyn_II_of_Denmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Niels of Denmark
gptkbp:known_for Conflict with the Holy Roman Empire
Consolidating the Danish kingdom
Strengthening royal authority
Expansion of Danish territories
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Margaret_Fredkulla
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Danish
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Canute_IV_of_Denmark
gptkbp:reign_end 1134
gptkbp:reign_start 1095
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:significant_event gptkb:Battle_of_Fotevik
Establishment of a centralized government
Support for the arts
Promotion of literacy
Support of the Crusades
Support for education
Promotion of trade
Promotion of agriculture
Diplomatic relations with England
Encouragement of trade routes
Cultural exchanges with other kingdoms
Promotion of maritime exploration
Establishment of royal power
Establishment of law codes
Construction of churches
Development of towns
Conflict with the Wends
Siege of Lund
Rebellion of the Jomsvikings
Cultural development in Denmark
Strengthening of the Danish navy
Support for the Christian church
Conflict with Sweden
Legacy in Danish history
Influence on Scandinavian culture
Alliance with Norway
Military campaigns in the Baltic Sea
Influence on future Danish monarchs
Coronation in 1104
Promotion of Danish identity
Establishment of the Danish church
Involvement in Scandinavian politics
Strengthening of alliances with nobility
Treaty of 1110
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_of_Sweden
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Eric_II_of_Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Norway
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King_Niels_of_Denmark
gptkb:King_Valdemar_I_of_Denmark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6