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Who was the king of Denmark after Harald Bluetooth?

  • Sweyn Forkbeard

  • Gorm the Old

  • Canute the Great

  • Leif Erikson

Answer

Sweyn Forkbeard, also known as Sweyn I of Denmark, succeeded his father, Harald Bluetooth, as the King of Denmark in 986. He was a powerful Viking leader and expanded Danish influence in the Baltic Sea and the North Sea regions. Sweyn's reign marked a period of consolidation and increased power for Denmark, laying the foundation for future Danish conquests and the establishment of a strong monarchy.
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