Danish Monarchs Family Tree | Viking Age to Today

The video explores the history of the Danish monarchy, starting from its Viking roots with figures like Ragnar Lodbrook, through the establishment of the House of Gorm, and the influence of the Vikings across Europe. It covers the formation of the Kalmar Union, the Oldenburg dynasty, and the eventual rise of the House of Glucksburg. The narrative highlights key figures, such as Harold Bluetooth and Christian IX, and their roles in shaping Denmark's royal lineage, including connections to other European monarchies.

Who is considered the legendary Viking ancestor of the Danish monarchy?

• Ragnar Lodbrook

• Harold Fairhair

• Rurik of Russia

• William the Conqueror

Which king is credited with introducing Christianity to Denmark?

• King Gorm the Old

• Knut the Great

• Sven Forkbeard

• Harold Bluetooth

What was the name of the short-lived empire forged by Knut?

• The Scandinavian Alliance

• The North Sea Empire

• The Kalmar Union

• The Danish Commonwealth

Who was the first ruler of the Kalmar Union?

• Eric of Pomerania

• Christian the First

• Margaret

• Valdemar the Great

Which house began a long line of Fredericks and Christians in Denmark?

• House of Oldenburg

• House of Estridson

• House of Gorm

• House of Glucksburg

Which Swedish king achieved full independence from the Kalmar Union?

• Eric the Memorable

• Gustav Vasa

• Christian the Second

• Frederick the Second

Who is known as the 'father-in-law of Europe' due to his children's marriages?

• George the First

• Frederick the Eighth

• Christian the Ninth

• Valdemar the Fourth

Which house continues to rule Denmark and Norway today?

• House of Glucksburg

• House of Oldenburg

• House of Gorm

• House of Estridson

Who was the last absolute monarch of Denmark?

• Frederick the Sixth

• Christian the Tenth

• Frederick the Seventh

• Christian the Ninth

Which current monarch broke the line of Christians and Fredericks in Denmark?

• King Carl XVI Gustaf

• King Harald V

• Queen Margaret II

• Queen Elizabeth II