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Sweyn Forkbeard (Old Norse: Sveinn Haraldsson tjúguskegg [ˈswɛinː ˈhɑrˌɑldsˌson ˈtjuːɣoˌskeɡː]; Danish: Svend Tveskæg; 17 April 963 – 3 February 1014) was King of Denmark from 986 until his death, King of England for five weeks from December 1013 until his death, and King of Norway from 999/1000 until 1013/14.
Jun 8, 2020 · Sweyn I, known also as Sweyn Tiugeskaeg (which means ‘Forkbeard’), was a Viking chief who became the ruler of Denmark, Norway, and England. His byname, ‘Forkbeard’, is a reference to his long, cleft beard.
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Oct 27, 2016 · Sweyn Forkbeard or Tiugeskaeg, known as such due to his long cleft beard was the son of Harald Bluetooth and was born around 960 AD; he would be the first Danish King of England. Sweyn formed imposing Danish North Sea empire.
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Sweyn Forkbeard, England’s forgotten king, ruled for just 5 weeks. He was declared King of England on Christmas Day in 1013 and ruled until his death on 3rd February 1014, although he was never crowned.
Dec 25, 2013 · Sweyn Forkbeard, who became king of England 1,000 years ago, was the first of the Viking kings to rule all of England - so why has he been largely forgotten?
Apr 10, 2024 · Sweyn I was the king of Denmark (c. 987–1014), a leading Viking warrior and the father of Canute I the Great, king of Denmark and England. Sweyn formed an imposing Danish North Sea empire, establishing control in Norway in 1000 and conquering England in 1013, shortly before his death.
Dec 25, 2023 · Forty days after he was crowned king of England, Sweyn Forkbeard was apparently murdered in his bed. The weapon was allegedly a spear. But the killer?
