Tove of the Obotrites
| Tove of the Obotrites | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Denmark | |
| Reign | 970–986 |
| Predecessor | Gyrid Olafsdottir of Sweden |
| Successor | Gunhild of Wenden |
| Born | 10th-century |
| Spouse | Harald Bluetooth |
| House | House of Denmark (by marriage) |
| Father | Prince Mistivir of the Obotrites |
Sønder Vissing Runestone, raised by Tove in memory of her mother.
Tove of the Obotrites, also called Tova, Tofa or Thora, (10th century) was a Slavic princess and a Danish Viking Age queen consort, the spouse of King Harald Bluetooth.
Thora (Tova) was the daughter of Prince Mistivir of the Obotrites. She married King Harald in 970. It is not known whether she was the mother of any of her spouse's children. She raised the Sønder Vissing Runestone in memory of her mother.
References
- Danska runinskrifter, DR 55 (MJy 98)
Succession
| Tove of the Obotrites Born: 10th century | ||
| Preceded by Gyrid Olafsdottir of Sweden |
Queen consort of Denmark 970–986 |
Succeeded by Gunhild of Wenden |
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