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Christina of Denmark

1118 – 1139

Queen of Norway

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About Christina of Denmark

Lived 1118 – 1139 (aged 20–21). Christina of Denmark was a Norwegian consort.

Christina Knutsdatter of Denmark, in Norway known as Kristin Knutsdotter, ( – 1139) was a Danish princess who became Queen of Norway as the spouse of King Magnus IV of Norway ("the Blind").

Life Christina was born to Canute Lavard and Ingeborg of Kiev. Her marriage to Magnus was arranged by her maternal aunt, Malmfred, former Queen of Norway and the former stepmother of Magnus, and at the time the wife of Christina's paternal uncle Eric. Christina was engaged in 1131, and the marriage took place in 1132/33.

King Magnus supported the struggle of her father Canute and uncle Eric against King Niels of Denmark. In 1133, Eric and Malmfrid fled Denmark for Norway and the protection of Magnus. After Queen Christina, however, found out that Magnus had plans to betray them, she warned them, and Eric and Malmfrid allied themselves with Magnus' rival, Harald IV of Norway. King Magnus then separated from Queen Christina.

Christina returned to Denmark, where the only remaining information about her is that she witnessed a document by king Eric Lam a couple of years later.

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Important facts

Born
1118
Birth century
Died
1139
Occupation
Nationality
Also known as
Christina Knutsson

Family & relationships

Spouse
Magnus IV of Norway
Parent
Canute Lavard
Parent
Ingeborg of Kiev

People in Christina of Denmark's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Christina of Denmark's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Christina of Denmark?

Queen of Norway

When was Christina of Denmark born?

Christina of Denmark was born in 1118.

When did Christina of Denmark die?

Christina of Denmark died in 1139.

What was Christina of Denmark's occupation?

Christina of Denmark was a consort.

What nationality was Christina of Denmark?

Christina of Denmark was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christina of Denmark

· Wikidata: Q2555139

· DBpedia: Christina of Denmark, Queen of Norway

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