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Canute VI of Denmark

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Canute IV (1163-1202), also called Canute VI because the two prior kings Harthacanute were counted under the name Canute in older Lists of Rulers, was King of Denmark (1182-1202).

He was the eldest son of King Valdemar I and Sophia of Polotsk. Guided by the Bishop Absalon to not renew his fealty to Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor. Conquered Pomerania and personally led a crusade to Estonia in 1197. His personal influence has been discussed. Often he has just been regarded a loyal supporter of Absalon’s policy. Contemporary sources describe him a strongly religious and earnest man.

He was married to Gertrud, a daughter of Henry the Lion of Saxony. Their marriage was childless.

Preceded by King of Denmark
1182–1202 		Succeeded by
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