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Cnut

11th-century King of Denmark, Norway, and England

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Cnut, also known as Canute and with the epithet the Great, was King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018, and King of Norway from 1028 until his death in 1035. The three kingdoms united under Cnut's rule are referred to together as the North Sea Empire by historians.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Denmark wd
Died
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Place of death
Shaftesbury wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark, North Sea Empire wd
Occupation
monarch, writer wd
Spouse
Ælfgifu of Northampton, Emma of Normandy wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of Norway (1028–1035)
  • Monarch of Denmark (1018–1035)
  • Monarch of England (1016–1035)

Questions

When was Cnut born?
Cnut was born on 994 in Denmark.
What positions has Cnut held?
Positions held by Cnut include: Monarch of Norway (1028–1035); Monarch of Denmark (1018–1035); Monarch of England (1016–1035).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Cnut · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q134128 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Knut der Große cropped.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Cnut". DigiNepal. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/cnut. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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