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John, King of Denmark
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1455 – 1513
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Who was John, King of Denmark?
John, also known as Hans; né Johannes was King of Denmark, Norway and as John II of Sweden in the Kalmar Union, and also Duke of Schleswig and Holstein. The three most important political goals of King John were the restoration of the Kalmar Union, reduction of the dominance of the Hanseatic League, and the building of a strong Danish royal power.
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- Born
- Feb 2, 1455
Aalborg - Also known as
- John I, King of Denmark
- Johan II av Sverige
- Hans av Sverige
- John II of Sweden
- John I of Denmark
- Hans of Sweden
- Parents
- Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Died
- Feb 20, 1513
Aalborg - Resting place
- St. Canute's Cathedral
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on July 23, 2013
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