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Cnut ( Old Norse: Knútr [nb 1], Latin: Cnvt) was a Norse King of Northumbria. Numismatic evidence suggests he ruled from around 900 until 905, succeeding Siefredus . Discovery. Silver penny of Cnut of Northumbria. In 1840 a hoard of over 8,000 items (known as the Cuerdale Hoard) was found in Cuerdale, Lancashire, England.
- Knútr
- Siefredus
- c. 900–905
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] .
Cnut "Longsword" Ranulfson was a main character and antagonist in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series. During The Last Kingdom, he acts as the overarching antagonist of Season 3, the main antagonist during the first half of Season 4, and a minor posthumous antagonist during the second half of season 4.
He emerged as a regional strongman in England during the reign of Cnut ("Canute the Great", 1016–1035). Cnut was a Scandinavian ruler who conquered most of England in the 1010s, and Siward was one of many Scandinavians who came to England in the aftermath, rising to become sub-ruler of most of northern England.
- Bjorn (?)
- St Olave's Church, York
- 1041–55
- Tostig Godwinson
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Cnut (died 12 November 1035), also known as Cnut the Great and Canute, was King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035. The three kingdoms united under Cnut's rule are referred to together as the North Sea Empire.
3 days ago · Eric of Hlathir held the earldom of Northumbria in the north until at least 1023, and his son ruled Norway on Cnut’s behalf from 1028-9. Leofric, son of Leofwine from an old noble family in the west midlands, was made Earl of Mercia around 1020.
Jul 24, 2023 · Cnut the Great, a Norse ruler in the 11th century, established a vast North Sea empire, known for his wisdom and just rule, leaving a lasting Viking legacy.
