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1 day ago · Cnut (/ k ə ˈ nj uː t /; Old Norse: Knútr Old Norse pronunciation:; c. 990 – 12 November 1035), also known as Canute and with the epithet the Great, was King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035.
May 8, 2024 · Canute (I) (died Nov. 12, 1035) was a Danish king of England (1016–35), of Denmark (as Canute II; 1019–35), and of Norway (1028–35), who was a power in the politics of Europe in the 11th century, respected by both emperor and pope. Neither the place nor the date of his birth is known.
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21 hours ago · Canute V of Denmark Sweyn III of Denmark: Valdemar Victory. Valdemar I is made king of all of Denmark; 1144–1147 Wendish Crusade Denmark Kingdom of Poland Holy Roman Empire: Polabian Slavs West Slavs: Victory: 1168 or 1169 Siege of Arkona Denmark: Rani: Danish Victory. Rügen conquered and converted; 1170 Battle of Julin Bridge Denmark ...
May 20, 2024 · King of Denmark r. 1146–1157: Canute V Magnussen c. 1129 –1157 King of Denmark r. 1146–1157: Gertrude of Bavaria 1152/1155–1197: Canute VI 1163–1202 King of Denmark r. 1182–1202: Ingeborg of Denmark 1175–1236: Philip II Augustus 1165–1223 King of France: Helena of Denmark c. 1180 –1233: William of Winchester 1184–1213 Lord ...
1 day ago · It ended in victory for the Danes, led by Canute (Cnut) the Great, who triumphed over the English army led by King Edmund Ironside. The battle was the conclusion to the Danish reconquest of England. Following his defeat, Edmund was forced to sign a treaty with Canute.
5 days ago · Canute, having settled his affairs in Denmark, returned the next year (anno 1015) to England, and arrived at Sandwich with a numerous fleet and army. However, he staid there but a short time; when, failing round Kent to the western parts of the kingdom, he quickly subdued them, and soon saw himself in a condition to complete the conquest of all ...
May 10, 2024 · In 1021, under unclear circumstances, Thorkell was obliged to flee to Denmark, where Canute later made him earl. Thorkell the Tall disappeared from the historical record after 1023. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Encyclopaedia Britannica.
