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Daily Historical Figures Thread #19: Cnut the Great DailyFag !!V0SfkV/LX7E 09/24/26(Thu)12:59:12 No.18707550

Today's figure is Cnut, also known as Canute

Cnut the Great (c. 995 - 11/12/1035) was the founder of the North Sea Empire, as well as King of Denmark, Norway, England, and even partially Scotland. He is sometimes considered the greatest Anglo-Saxon King

Some notable feats or facts include
>Won the throne of England in 1016 following centuries of Viking activity
>United the Danish and English crowns in 1018, and focused on unifying the two nations with shared cultural and economic bonds
>Maritime Danish connection to Britain caused a huge economic boon to the respective areas. Popular among the Norse-Gaels
>Warred in Scandinavia for a decade, defeating a combined Norwegian and Swedish force in 1026
>Visited Rome to see the coronation of Conrad II in 1027, strengthening his relationship with the church who were uneasy about him
>Claimed the Norwegian crown in 1028
>In 1031, Malcolm II of Scotland submitted to Cnut, though Cnut's actual ability to enforce his rule was limited
>Considered himself king of parts of Sweden as well, though this was also not enforced and in name only
>Cnut's possession of both the English diocese as well as the Danish diocese made him the 2nd largest source of Christendom and power in Western Europe behind the Holy Roman Empire
>His influence led to lessened tolls on his people when traveling as well as the price of certain items such as a pallium for his bishop
>Subject of the legend King Cnut and the tide
>Succeeded after his death by Harthacnut in Denmark, Magnus the Good in Norway, and Harold I in England. North Sea Empire collapsed in 1042 due to the death of all of his sons
>Buried in Winchester Cathedral today. Bones scattered during the English Civil War but later recollected

What do you think of the man who rivaled the Holy Roman Empire?

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