Thyra (Old Norse: Þyri or Þyre) was the wife of King Gorm the Old of Denmark, and one of the first queens of Denmark widely believed by scholars to be historical rather than legendary.

Jan 28, 2025 · Queen Thyra, often referred to as Denmark's Adornment, was a central figure in shaping the cultural and political identity of Viking-age Denmark. Her story highlights her role during a transformative period in Scandinavian history as she became a …

Apr 1, 2025 · This 1855 illustration shows Queen Thyra overseeing the construction of the Danevirke with her young sons Knud and Harald and her chaplain Avico. Source: Lorenz Frølich (1820–1908) The OG matriarch of Denmark, however, Queen Thyra, was partly responsible for the creation of the nation itself way back in the early medieval period. ...

Oct 18, 2023 · In a study published this month in the journal Antiquity, researchers analyzed four runestones engraved with Thyra’s name. One runestone in particular refers to Thyra as Denmark's “strength” or...

Oct 13, 2023 · As we delve deeper into the annals of Viking history, Queen Thyra's story serves as a testament to the remarkable women who, despite facing a male-dominated societal landscape, managed to carve out their own path and leave an indelible mark on the world.

Oct 13, 2023 · Two groups of runestones erected in Denmark mention a woman named Thyra, which suggests she was a powerful Viking sovereign who likely played a pivotal role in the birth of the Danish realm.

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Oct 11, 2023 · Queen Thyra was honored on engraved stones more than anyone else in Viking-Age Denmark. The Viking Age was filled with powerful kings, but research suggests that Viking women also held...

Oct 21, 2023 · Thyra, Gorm’s wife, is one of the rare women who appear in legends and written accounts from this period. According to some sources, she is celebrated as a wise and resolute queen who initiated the construction of the Danevirke, a fortification designed to defend Denmark against southern intruders.

Thyra of Denmark was the daughter of Harald Bluetooth and sister of Sweyn Forkbeard, both kings of Denmark. She was first married to Styrbjörn, the son of Olaf of Sweden.