Oldenburg Dynasty
Establishes the Oldenburg Dynasty
Role range: 1448-1481
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Christian I Biography and Timeline
Follow Christian I through 7 dated historical records for Denmark.
Christian I, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
7Distinct records
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1448–1468Years on this page
1448
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark, establishes the Oldenburg Dynasty
Role range: 1448-1481
1450
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark, establishes unity with Norway which lasts until 1814
Role range: 1448-1481
1457
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Role range: 1448-1481
1468
Marriage
Cedes the Orkneys & Shetlands for the marriage of his daughter Margaret to James III
Role range: 1448-1481
Rule of Orkneys
Cedes the Orkneys in exchange for the marriage of his daughter Margaret to James III
Role range: 1448-1481
Rule of Shetlands
Cedes the Shetlands in exchange for the marriage of his daughter Margaret to James III
Role range: 1448-1481
Records, sources and methodology
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