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Carney & Wehofer Family
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 395 - 447 (52 years)
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Generation: 2
| 2. |  King Dan 'The Proud' Olafsson, of Denmark  (1.Danpi1) was born in 412 in Denmark; and died. Other Events:
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Notes:
An Early legendary kings of Denmark.
Dan - ruled Denmark at an uncertain time.
Whether Dan was Skjold's descendant or ancestor depends on whether onereads Saxo or Snorri. Whatever Dan's family ties, he is alleged to beamong the earliest of Denmark's legendary kings. We are told that heconquered many neighboring kingdoms and united them under his rule. Itis from him that the country supposedly takes its name: Dan-mark, meaningthe march or border of the Danes. Saxo Grammaticus states that from Dan"the pedigrees of our kings flowed in glorious series, like channels fromsome parent spring."
Dan's wife Grythan, according to the legends, bore him two sons: Humbleand Lothar. Although Humble was elected king after his father, the cruelLothar overcame Humble in war and took away his crown. According toSaxo, Lothar was "soon chastised for his wickedness, for he met his endin an insurrection of his country." Whether or not this legend isfounded in fact, it certainly illustrates the all too familiar pattern ofbrother fighting brother for the crown. [Royal Families of MedievalScandinavia, Flanders, and Kiev]
Dan married Grytha in 432 in Denmark. Grytha was born in 416; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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