In 1157 Valdemar the Great won the throne but the bishop of Schleswig Valdemar of Denmark challenged the line of succession and the Dukes of Schleswig fought long-lasting feuds with the Danish kings into the early 14th century.
The Great won the throne. This was in 1157 Valdemar. The bishop of Schleswig Valdemar of Denmark challenged the line of succession. The Dukes of Schleswig fought long-lasting feuds with the Danish kings into the early 14th century.