Historical FigureDanish1320 – 1375
Valdemar IV of Denmark
Medieval King of Denmark, restored Danish power after period of decline
Biography
A 14th-century King of Denmark who restored and rebuilt Danish power after a period of decline. He is remembered for his strategic efforts to reclaim lost territories and strengthen the Danish state.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Danish
Born
1320
Died
1375
Thinking about the name
Valdemar
Germanic origin
“A royal Germanic name combining val- (power) with the Old Germanic mar (famous), Valdemar literally means 'powerful and famous.' This name was borne by multiple Danish and German monarchs and carries historical gravitas, appealing to parents seeking authentic European royalty and heritage.”