Gorm the Old: Biography, Facts and Career
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Gorm the Old (Danish: Gorm den Gamle; Old Norse: Gormr gamli; Latin: Gormus Senex), also called Gorm the Languid (Danish: Gorm Løge, Gorm den Dvaske), was ruler of Denmark, reigning from c. 936 to his death c. 958 or a few years later. He ruled from Jelling, and made the oldest of the Jelling stones in honour of his wife Thyra. Gorm was born before 900 and died perhaps around 958 or possibly 963 or 964.
Quick facts about Gorm the Old
- Full name: Gorm the Old
- Born: 0877-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of Denmark
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q314490
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Who is Gorm the Old?
Gorm the Old (Danish: Gorm den Gamle; Old Norse: Gormr gamli; Latin: Gormus Senex), also called Gorm the Languid (Danish: Gorm Løge, Gorm den Dvaske), was ruler of Denmark, reigning from c. 936 to his death c. 958 or a few years later.
What nationality is Gorm the Old?
Gorm the Old is Kingdom of Denmark.
When was Gorm the Old born?
Gorm the Old was born on 0877-01-01.
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