The Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX) on Waldemar II

The Danish History, > Books I-Ix > Preface.

• attestation: Saxo addresses Waldemar II, praising him for conquering neighbours and encompassing the Elbe.

  "Waldemar, (1) healthful Prince and Father of us all, shining light of thy land, whose lineage, most glorious from times of old"

• attestation: Waldemar II extended his sovereignty to the Elbe and even assaulted part of the Roman Empire.

  "hast encompassed the ebbing and flowing waves of Elbe, thus adding to thy crowded roll of honours no mean portion of fame"

The Danish History, > Books I-Ix > Endnotes:

• attestation: Waldemar the Second reigned from 1203 to 1242 and Saxo does not reach his history.

  "Waldemar the Second (1203-42); Saxo does not reach his history."