Events Tagged: "Harald Bluetooth"

Harald Bluetooth becomes King of Denmark - later converts to Christianity, unites Denmark and Norway

Harald Bluetooth converts Denmark to Christianity - erects Jelling stone declaring he 'made the Danes Christian'

Harald Bluetooth strengthens Danevirke - massive earthwork fortification against German expansion

Harald builds ring fortresses - Trelleborg-type circular fortresses demonstrate royal power and military organization

Sweyn Forkbeard rebels against father Harald - civil war ends with Harald's death, Sweyn becomes king