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1147–1152.Civil Wars[195]
1152–1156.Continued; Actions of Prince Valdemar[196]
1156, 1157.After the Death of Canute, Sweyn contends with Valdemar[197]

Valdemar I.

SURNAMED THE GREAT.

1157–1182.

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1157–1169.Valdemar, Monarch of Denmark, destroys the Pirates of Rugen[198]
1169–1175.Other Transactions with the Pagans of Vandalia[200]
Archbishop Eskil, Primate[202]
1175–1179.Archbishop Absalom, the Successor of Eskil[203]
1176–1179.Valdemar exacts the Tithe; Disturbances in consequence[205]
1180.His Transactions with the Empire[206]
1182.His Character and Administration[207]

Canute VI.

1182–1202.

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1182–1189.Prosperity of this Monarch[208]
1183–1188.He quarrels with the Emperor[209]
1191–1202.His Troubles through Bishop Valdemar[209]
Flourishing State of Denmark in his Reign[211]

Valdemar II.

SURNAMED THE VICTORIOUS.