Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Role range: 1202-1241
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Valdemar II Biography and Timeline
Follow Valdemar II through 7 dated historical records for Denmark.
Valdemar II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
7Distinct records
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1202–1227Years on this page
1202
1210
Capture of Pomerania
Completes the capture of most of the Pomeranian coast
Role range: 1202-1241
1219
Invasion of Estonia
Launches a crusade against Estonia
Role range: 1202-1241
Capture of Tallinn
Captures Tallinn in Estonia & constructs a fortress
1223
Arrest of Valdemar II
Captured by Count Heinrich of Schwerin
Role range: 1202-1241
1225
Arrest of Valdemar II
Released after yielding all his conquests except Rugen & Estonia
Role range: 1202-1241
1227
Battle of Bornhoved
Defeated in battle & forced to give up conquests in Estonia. Danish Baltic dominance comes to an end. An attempt to regain conquests ends at the Battle of Bornhoved
Records, sources and methodology
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