Gorm the Old was the first historically recognized ruler of Denmark, reigning from to his death . He ruled from Jelling, and made the oldest of the Jelling Stones in honour of his wife Thyra. Gorm was born before 900 and died . His rule marks the start of the Danish monarchy and royal house (see Danish monarchs' family tree).
Gorm the Old was the first historically recognized ruler of Denmark, reigning from to his death . He ruled from Jelling, and made the oldest of the Jelling Stones in honour of his wife Thyra Gorm was born before 900 and died . His rule marks the start of the Danish monarchy and royal house (see Danish monarchs' family tree).