Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
Danish
Spouse
Sofia of Minsk (1154)
Children
9 children: Canute VI of Denmark, Christopher of Jutland, Helena of Denmark, Ingeborg of France, Margaret Valdemarsdottir, Marie Valdemarsdottir
Parents
Canute Lavard, Ingeborg of Kyiv
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Valdemar I of Denmark: King of Denmark.
Born in Schleswig (died at age 51).
Biography
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.
Connections (15)
Sibling of
Christina of Denmark
Sibling of
Margrethe Knudsdatter
Sibling of
Katarina Knudsdatter
Spouse of
Sofia of Minsk
Child of
Canute Lavard
Child of
Ingeborg of Kyiv
Parent of
Marie Valdemarsdottir
Parent of
Margaret Valdemarsdottir
Parent of
Christopher of Jutland
Parent of
Sophie of Denmark
Parent of
Canute VI of Denmark
Parent of
Helena of Denmark
Parent of
Richeza of Denmark
Parent of
Ingeborg of France
Parent of
Valdemar II of Denmark
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Valdemar I of Denmark?
Valdemar I of Denmark was born on and passed away on at the age of 51.
Where was Valdemar I of Denmark born?
Valdemar I of Denmark was born in Schleswig.
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