Canute the Great
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Middle Ages
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: Medieval History/Middle Ages, Scandinavian History
Article abstract: This Dane’s conquest and strong kingship (1017-1035) gave England a period of peace and prosperity which began to repair damage, destruction, and demoralization wrought by centuries of Viking attacks (793-1016). A fierce young Viking himself, Canute matured into a ruler who appeared to be the ideal Christian king, lawgiver, and protector of his people, but Canute’s very success not only foreshadowed but also helped to bring about the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Early Life
Canute Sveinson was born around 995, probably in the Danish...
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