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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.
- 986–1014
- Tove or Gunhild
- Knut Danaást or Harald Bluetooth
- Harald II
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. Sweyn, known as Forkbeard due to his long, cleft beard, was the son of Harald Bluetooth, king of Denmark and was born around 960 AD.
Oct 27, 2016 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sweyn Forkbeard, the son of Harald Bluetooth who became the first Danish King of England in 1013 AD. Discover how he conquered Norway, allied with the Swedes, and faced the English resistance of Ethelred II.
Jun 8, 2020 · Learn about the life and death of Sweyn Forkbeard, a Viking chief who became the king of Denmark, Norway, and England in the 10th century. Discover how he revolted against his father, Harald Bluetooth, and conducted raids on England, and how his empire was reunited by his son, Cnut the Great.
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Dec 25, 2013 · BBC News. On Christmas Day 1013, Danish ruler Sweyn Forkbeard was declared King of all England and the town of Gainsborough its capital. But why is so little known of the man who would be...
Apr 10, 2024 · Sweyn Forkbeard. Danish: Svend Tveskaeg. Norwegian: Svein Tjugeskjegg, or Tviskjegg. Died: February 3, 1014, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England. Title / Office: king (987-1014), Denmark. king (1013-1014), England. Notable Family Members: father Harald I. son Canute I.
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.
