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Canute IV ( c. 1042 – 10 July 1086), later known as Canute the Holy ( Danish: Knud IV den Hellige) or Saint Canute ( Sankt Knud ), was King of Denmark from 1080 until 1086. Canute was an ambitious king who sought to strengthen the Danish monarchy, devotedly supported the Roman Catholic Church, and had designs on the English throne.
Canute IV (born c. 1043—died July 10, 1086, Odense, Den.; canonized 1101; feast days January 19, July 10) was a martyr, patron saint, and king of Denmark from 1080 to 1086. The son of King Sweyn II Estrithson of Denmark, Canute succeeded his brother Harold Hen as king of Denmark. Canute opposed the aristocracy and kept a close association ...
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Canute IV the Holy. King Canute IV, also known as Canute the Holy (1042-1086) is the patron saint of Denmark and the first Dane to be canonized. His father was King Sweyn II Estridsson and his mother was an unknown concubine. Saint Canute's holy day is the 10th of July. Canute IV was a warrior like his father and helped to lead raids against ...
Martyr and King of Denmark, date of birth uncertain; d. 10 July 1086, the third of the thirteen natural sons of Sweyn II surnamed Estridsen. Elected king on the death of his brother Harold about 1080, he waged war on his barbarous enemies and brought Courland and Livonia to the faith. Having married Eltha, daughter of Robert, Count of Flanders ...
Jul 10, 2020 · Canute was an ambitious king who sought to strengthen the Danish monarchy, devotedly supported the Roman Catholic Church and had designs on the English throne. Slain by rebels in 1086, he was the first Dane to be Canonised. He was recognised as Patron of Denmark in 1101. He was born in c 1042 and ascended to the throne in 1080.
Canute IV, more commonly known as Saint Canute, was a noble king, ruling Denmark from 1080 until his martyrdom in 1086. His grandeur was splendid, yet he is most revered for his spiritual imperatives and steadfast commitment to fostering faith within his kingdom.
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July 10, 1086. Canute IV (CNUT), Saint, martyr and King of Denmark, date of birth uncertain; d. July 10, 1086, the third of the thirteen natural sons of Sweyn II, surnamed Estridsen. Elected king on the death of his brother Harold about 1080, he waged war on his barbarous enemies and brought Courland and Livonia to the faith.
