ERIC V. SURNAMED THE LAME. 1137–1147. Page 1137–1147. Vanquishes a Competitor for the Throne, 194 and retires to the Cloister Double Election 195 CANUTE V. 1147–1156. SWEYN III. 1147–1157. Page 1147–1152. Civil Wars 195 1152–1156. Continued; Actions of Prince Valdemar 196 1156, 1157. After the Death of Canute, Sweyn 197 contends with Valdemar VALDEMAR I. SURNAMED THE GREAT. 1157–1182. Page 1157–1169. Valdemar, Monarch of Denmark, destroys 198 the Pirates of Rugen 1169–1175. Other Transactions with the Pagans of 200 Vandalia Archbishop Eskil, Primate 202 1175–1179. Archbishop Absalom, the Successor of 203 Eskil 1176–1179. Valdemar exacts the Tithe; Disturbances 205 in consequence 1180. His Transactions with the Empire 206 1182. His Character and Administration 207 CANUTE VI. 1182–1202. Page 1182–1189. Prosperity of this Monarch 208 1183–1188. He quarrels with the Emperor 209 1191–1202. His Troubles through Bishop Valdemar 209 Flourishing State of Denmark in his 211 Reign VALDEMAR II. SURNAMED THE VICTORIOUS. 1202–1241. Page 1202–1204. His early Transactions with Holstein 212 1204–1210. His Expedition against the Livonians 212 1205–1218. His Disputes with the Empire 213 1219–1223. His Transactions with Esthonia 214 1223. He is made Prisoner by one of his 215 Vassals 1223–1226. Negotiations for his Ransom, which is at 216 length effected 1226–1238. His unfortunate Projects 216 1238–1241. His internal Administration 217 1240. His Character as a Legislator 217