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The Middle Ages
ca. 1050-1500
The Middle Ages were shaped by the church, royal power, and European trade. The period includes the Kalmar Union, the Black Death, and important laws like Jyske Lov.
Key Events
1167
Bishop Absalon builds the first fortress in Copenhagen
1219
The Danish flag (Dannebrog) falls from the sky at Lyndanisse (legend)
1241
Jyske Lov is issued - 'With law shall a land be built'
1348-1350
The Black Death kills a large portion of the population
1340-1375
Valdemar Atterdag rebuilds the Danish kingdom
1397
The Kalmar Union is formed between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
1429
The Sound Dues (Oresundstolden) are introduced
1479
The University of Copenhagen is founded
Key Figures
Bishop Absalon
Founded Copenhagen, warrior and churchman
Valdemar Atterdag
Rebuilt Denmark after a period of crisis
Queen Margrethe I
Created the Kalmar Union
Erik Klipping
Signed the first coronation charter (1282)
Study Tips
- 1Remember 1397 - the Kalmar Union is formed
- 2Jyske Lov from 1241 - 'With law shall a land be built'
- 3The Black Death struck around 1350 and killed perhaps half the population
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