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    The history of Denmark

    History of Denmark

    The history of Denmark as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there— the Danes —as early as 500 AD. These early documents include the writings of Jordanes and Procopius. With the Christianization of the Danes c. 960 AD, it is clear that there existed a kingship. Queen Margrethe II can trace her lineage back to the Vikin…

    as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there—the Danes —as early as 500 AD. These early documents include the writings of Jordanes and Procopius. With the Christianization of the Danes c. 960 AD, it is clear that there existed a kingship.
    Capital: Lejre in Zealand, Jellinge (until 10th cent.), Roskilde (since 10th cent.)
    Common languages: Old Danish, Latin, Estonian (Danish Estonia)
    Demonym(s): Dane(s); Danish
    Status: Part of the North Sea Empire (1013–1035), Independent state until 1397
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Denmark
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Denmark
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    When did the prehistoric period in Denmark end?
    It is not known when, but the tribal Danes divided the realm into " herreder " (marked by red lines). With the beginning of the Viking Age in the 9th century, the prehistoric period in Denmark ends. The Danish people were among those known as Vikings, during the 8th–11th centuries.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Denmark
    What happened in Denmark in the 1930s?
    1930s - Welfare state established by governments dominated by social democrats. 1939 - Denmark signs 10-year non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany. 1940 - Nazi invasion meets virtually no initial resistance. Government accepts occupation in exchange for measure of control over domestic affairs.
    www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17930409
    Who were the first Danes?
    The first Danes were hunters and fisherman who probably entered the country migrating from Southern and Eastern Europe by the end of the last Ice Age around 10,000 BC. By 3000 BC, farms had begun to appear on the flat, fertile land we now call Denmark. At first, the farmers used stone tools and weapons, but they later adopted bronze and iron.
    How did the Danish Reformation start?
    The Danish Reformation started in the mid-1520s. Some Danes wanted access to the Bible in their own language. In 1524 Hans Mikkelsen and Christiern Pedersen translated the New Testament into Danish; it became an instant best-seller.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Denmark
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Denmark

    The history of Denmark as a unified kingdom began in the 8th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there—the Danes—as early as 500 AD. These early documents include the writings of Jordanes and Procopius. With the Christianization of the Danes c. 960 AD, it is clear that there existed a kingship. Queen Margrethe II can trace her lin…

  4. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17930409
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        • The modern period. Government accepts occupation in exchange for measure of control …
        • Postwar recovery.
        • European integration. Denmark retains control over Greenland's foreign affairs and defence. …
        • Rasmussen elected. Rasmussen campaigned on a pledge to tighten immigration rules...
    • https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/history

      Important events in Danish history. C. 10000 BCE First hunters inhabit Danish lands 3900 BCE Basic society built on agriculture and animal husbandry 400 - 700 Urbanisation begins 866 - …

    • https://familytreemagazine.com/heritage/danish/denmark-timeline

      Denmark Timeline. 883 King Gorm unites the kingdom of Denmark 940 Harald Bluetooth Gormson becomes king and strengthens Christianity in Denmark circa 980 Vikings explore Greenland, …

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