Danish Empire

The term Danish Empire can refer to:

  • Cnut the Great's rule over Denmark, Norway and England during the 11th century. (See also: Danelaw).
  • Valdemar II of Denmark's conquests in northern Germany and Estonia in the 13th century.
  • The Kalmar Union under the Danish monarchy.
  • The Danish colonial empire in the West Indies, Gold Coast and India. (See also: Tranquebar).

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    The foundation of empire is art & science. Remove them or degrade them, & the empire is no more. Empire follows art & not vice versa as Englishmen suppose.
    William Blake (1757–1827)