12th century in Denmark

12th century in Denmark
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Events from the 12th century in Denmark.

Monarchs

Events

  • 7 January 1131 – Canute Lavard is assassinated after being lured into a forest by Magnus the Strong. Soon after, Eric II amasses forces to avenge his half-brother's death, resulting in the Battle of Jellinge Heath and the outbreak of the Danish Civil Wars.
  • 1131–1132 – Supporters of Magnus the Strong lay Siege to Schleswig.
  • 1132 – Eric II's forces defeat supporters of Magnus the Strong in the naval Battle of Sejerø.
  • 1133 – Magnus' supporters defeat the forces of Eric II and conquer Zealand at the Battle of Værebro.
  • 4 June 1134 – Eric II's forces are victorious against supporters of Magnus at the Battle of Fotevik.
  • 1134 – Pomeranian forces invade and loot Roskilde and Copenhagen.[1]
  • 23 October 1157 – the Danish Civil War ends following the Battle of Grathe Heath. Valdemar I becomes undisputed king of Denmark.
  • 1147 – Danish forces attack Dobin am See as part of the Wendish Crusade.
  • 1168 – Valdemar I and his army attack Rügen. Overthrowing the Rani's autonomy, destroying a Svetovid temple, and installing Christian princes.

Births

Date unknown

Deaths

Date unknown

References

  1. ^ Piskorski, Jan Maria (1999). Pommern im Wandel der Zeiten (in German). Zamek ksiazat Pomerskich. p. 44. ISBN 8390618486.
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