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Carney & Wehofer Family
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 412 - Yes, date unknown
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| 1. |  King Dan 'The Proud' Olafsson, of Denmark was born in 412 in Denmark; and died. Other Events:
- FamilySearch ID: GJNW-ZJJ
- _UID: 9EB6D7EC38424AE884B53389CEF6338A39C6
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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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| 4. | King Frodi ('The Valiant') of Denmark) FRIDLEIFSSON  (3.Fridleif3, 2.Frodi2, 1.Dan1) was born in 479 in Denmark; died in 548. Other Events:
- FamilySearch ID: 936L-9L1
- _UID: 24862B7EB72B499EA9A4DC5D4718D2481BBC
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An Early legendary kings of Denmark.
Frode - ruled Denmark at an uncertain date.
Another legendary descendant of Odin in Denmark was Frode, who is said tohave made vassals of 225 other kings, thus extending his dominions fromRussia to the Rhine. Frode, too, was beset with relatives who wished totake away his kingdom. One of these was Ubbe, who had married Frode'ssister Ulfhild. While Frode was fighting wars in Russia and Ruthenia,Ubbe usurped the throne. Frode was forced to return to Denmark toreclaim his crown. He captured his brother-in-law Ubbe, took Ulfhildaway from him, and wedded her to another man. [Royal Families ofMedieval Scandinavia, Flanders, and Kiev]
Family/Spouse: Princess Hildis (Hilda) Of The VANDALS. Hildis (daughter of Hilderich (King Of The African Vandals) and Amfleda ('The Younger') Of The Vandals) was born in 496 in Jutland, Denmark; died in 572 in Hleithra, Jutland, Denmark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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