Thyra (d. 940)

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Thyra (d. 940)

Queen of Denmark. Name variations: Thyri Klacksdottir; Tyra Dannebod. Died 940; dau. of Klack-Harald, king of Jutland; possibly the wife of Gorm the Old of Jutland, king of Denmark (r. c. 883–940) or possibly the wife of Harald Bluetooth; children: possibly Harald Bluetooth (c. 910–986), king of Denmark (r. 940–986); Knut "Danaást."

Raised a great wall, parts of which are still extant, called the Danneverke, which served as a bastion of defense in the southern region of Denmark for centuries to come.

See also Women in World History.