King. Also known as Valdemar IV Atterdag (A new dawn). He came to the Danish throne in 1340.
From Medieval Histories:"In 1364, Valdemar IV of Denmark travelled through Europe to end up in Avignon." This trip appears to have taken him through London in 1363-4.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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King Waldemar IV of Denmark
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