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3 days ago · Canute Denmark’s conquest of England was one of the most remarkable achievements of the Danish Empire. In 1016, he defeated the Anglo-Saxon forces and assumed control over the English Kingdom. Canute’s rule in England transformed the political landscape and marked a significant shift in power dynamics in Northern Europe.
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 ...
2 days ago · Frederik succeeded her as King of Denmark during a Council of State on 14 January 2024 during which Margrethe officially signed a declaration of her abdication.
4 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 ...
5 days 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 · Although, like Alfred, Canute is also sometimes referred to as “the Great” because he was the ruler of three kingdoms—England, Denmark, and Norway, which were known collectively during his reign as the North Sea Empire—he is best known for his alleged and legendary stupidity.
5 days ago · While Canute had been helping his father conquer England, Denmark had been left to the care of Canute's older brother Harald. In 1019 AD, Harald died and apparently left no viable heir. Canute swiftly traveled to his homeland, and claimed Denmark as his birthright.
