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4 days ago · Cnut ( / kəˈnjuːt /; [3] Old Norse: Knútr Old Norse pronunciation: [ˈknuːtr]; [a] c. 990 – 12 November 1035), also known as Canute and with the epithet the Great, [4] [5] [6] was King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035. [1] The three kingdoms united under Cnut's rule are ...
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. Canute was the grandson of the Polish ruler Mieszko I ...
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4 days ago · 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 ...
May 10, 2024 · after 1023. Thorkell the Tall (born late 950s, southern Sweden—died after 1023) was a Viking warrior and chieftain who gained renown during his lifetime for his fighting prowess and who played a notable role in English history in the 11th century. Little is known of Thorkell’s early life. He was born into a prominent family and was said to ...
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5 days ago · There is disagreement whether Assandun may be Ashdon near Saffron Walden in north Essex or, as long supposed, Ashingdon near Rochford in southeast Essex, England. 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 ...
3 days 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 2, 2024 · Harald I (born c. 910—died c. 987, “Jumne,” Den.) was the king of Denmark from c. 958? to c. 985, credited with the first unification of the country. He was the son of Gorm the Old, the first significant figure in a new royal line centred at Jelling (North Jutland). Harald completed the country’s unification begun by his father ...
