Waldemar I

American  

[vahl-duh-mahr] / ˈvɑl dəˌmɑr /

Or Valdemar I

noun

1. the Great, 1131–82, king of Denmark 1157–82.

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Waldemar I British  

/ ˈvældɪˌmɑː /

noun

1. known as Waldemar the Great. 1131–82, king of Denmark (1157–82). He conquered the Wends (1169), increased the territory of Denmark, and established the hereditary rule of his line

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Waldemar I

"I minding mine own business!" echoed Waldemar; "I have been engaged in that of Prince John, our joint patron."

From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir

"Waldemar, I sincerely regret the wrong we have done you in the past," he said, extending his hand.

From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)

He became the intimate friend and counsellor of his sovereign Waldemar I, who appointed him Archbishop of Lund.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various

"Waldemar, I have heard the most absurd report about you."

From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida

Now, Waldemar, I want you to get the governor on the 'phone and tell him, if he'll follow directions, we'll put the personal liberty bill where the wicked cease from troubling.

From Average Jones by Adams, Samuel Hopkins