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Gorm the Old
King of Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gorm the Old (Danish: Gorm den Gamle; Old Norse: Gormr gamli; Latin: Gormus Senex[1][2]), also called Gorm the Languid (Danish: Gorm Løge, Gorm den Dvaske), was ruler of Denmark, reigning from c. 936 to his death c. 958[3] or a few years later.[4][5] He ruled from Jelling, and made the oldest of the Jelling stones in honour of his wife Thyra. Gorm was born before 900 and died perhaps around 958[3] or possibly 963[4] or 964.[5]
"Gorm of Denmark" redirects here. For 20th century prince, see Prince Gorm of Denmark.
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Gorm the Old | |
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![]() Gorm learns of the death of his son Canute, painting by August Carl Vilhelm Thomsen | |
King of Denmark | |
Reign | c. 936 – 958/963/964 |
Predecessor | Harthacnut (Canute I) (semi-legendary) or Gnupa |
Successor | Harald I |
Born | before 900 |
Died | 958/963/964 |
Spouse | Thyra |
Issue Detail | |
House | House of Gorm |
Father | Harthacnut I of Denmark (semi-legendary) |
Mother | Shmunsler Oncler |
Religion | Norse paganism |
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