Cnut the Great

Cnut the Great (994–1035) was a monarch and writer.

Also recorded as Canute; Canute II Sveynsson, King of England and Denmark; Cnut; Canute, the Dane; Canute the Dane.

Overview

Born at Denmark in 994, died at Shaftesbury in 1035.

In detail

the recorded working language is Latin.

Places of work recorded in the authority are England, Denmark and Norway. Positions recorded include monarch of England and monarch of Denmark.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Cnut”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q134128: Cnut the Great

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