What was unusual about the way shield came to be ruler of the danes?

The unusual about the way shield came to be ruler of the danes is that he is a foundling, abandoned as a baby and turn out to be such a successful king. His funeral was an outstanding and splendid where it was held in the ship at sea and he is bounded by weapons and massive treasure with a gold woven banner. 

He opposed the ideas of the enlightenment and liberal changes his entire life.

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