Canute IV became King of Denmark upon the death of his brother Harald III.

Canute IV of Denmark

King of Denmark from 1080 to 1086

Canute IV, later known as Canute the Holy or Saint Canute, was King of Denmark from 1080 until 1086. Canute was an ambitious king who sought to strengthen the Danish monarchy, devotedly supported the Roman Catholic Church, and had designs on the English throne. Slain by rebels…

List of monarchs of Denmark

This is a list of monarchs of Denmark, that is, the kings and queen regnants of Denmark. This includes:The Kingdom of Denmark Personal union of Denmark and Norway (1380–1397) The Kalmar Union (1397–1536) Union of Denmark, Norway and Sweden (1397–1523) Union of Denmark and Norway…

Harald Hen

King of Denmark from 1076 to 1080

Harald Hen was King of Denmark from 1076 to 1080. Harald III was an illegitimate son of Danish king Sweyn II Estridsson, and contested the crown with some of his brothers. He was a peaceful ruler who initiated a number of reforms. Harald was married to his cousin Margareta…