Svend Estridsen

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:House_of_Knýtlinga
gptkbp:born c. 1020
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:St._Bendt's_Church
gptkbp:children gptkb:Harald_III_of_Denmark
gptkb:Ulf_of_Denmark
gptkb:Estrid_of_Denmark
gptkb:Bishop_Asser_of_Roskilde
gptkb:Svend_II_of_Denmark
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Knýtlinga
gptkbp:end_of_life 1074
gptkbp:father gptkb:Estrid_Svendsdatter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Svend Estridsen
gptkbp:known_for Strengthening the monarchy
Support of the arts
Military alliances
Establishment of trade routes
Promotion of trade and commerce
Support of the Catholic Church
Diplomatic marriages
Consolidation of the Danish kingdom
Influence on Scandinavian politics
Promotion of agricultural development
Relations with England
Promotion of literacy and education
Establishing a strong central government
Support of the arts and literature
Support of the church
Establishment of a legal code
Role in the transition from paganism to Christianity
Support of the merchant class
Promotion of maritime trade
Cultural exchanges with other kingdoms
Building of churches and monasteries
Establishment of a royal court
Support of local chieftains
Role in the establishment of a legal system
Role in the establishment of a centralized government
Cultural development in Denmark
Relations with the Holy Roman Empire
Legacy in Danish history
Military campaigns against Sweden
Relations with Norway
Legal reforms in Denmark
Influence on Scandinavian culture
Role in the Viking Age
Promotion of the Danish language
Influence on the development of Danish culture and society
Establishing alliances with neighboring countries
Expansion of Danish influence in Scandinavia
Influence on Danish law and governance
Influence on the Christianization of Scandinavia
Influence on the Viking legacy
Influence on the development of Danish cities
Naval power in the Baltic Sea
Promotion of economic growth in Denmark
Promotion of feudalism in Denmark
Relations with the Baltic states
Role in the development of Danish identity
Role in the establishment of Danish nobility
Role in the unification of Denmark
Establishment of the Danish monarchy as a significant power
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Ulf_Jarl
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Harthacnut
gptkbp:reign_end 1047-1074
gptkbp:spouse Thora
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Harald_III_of_Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Monarch