Valdemar Era, the
The Age of the Valdemars (1157-1241) is considered a golden age in Denmark's history. In this period the power of the Danish kings grew and they conquered much of the Baltic Sea area.
Kings in this period were:
- Valdemar I the Great (1131-1182)
- Canute VI (1162-1201)
- Valdemar II the Victorious (1170-1241)