Canute the Great - Revision history

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	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. (It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history).		At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. (It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history).

	With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between ~~Engand~~ and the [[Norman]] [[duchy]], but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).		With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between England and the [[Norman]] [[duchy]], but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).

	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.		He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.

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	In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had [[becoming king\|succeeded]] to Svein's [[throne]], and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. [[Ship]]s and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of [[Norway]]; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's [[service]].		In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had [[becoming king\|succeeded]] to Svein's [[throne]], and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. [[Ship]]s and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of [[Norway]]; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's [[service]].

	Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two [[nobleman\|noblemen]], and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the Danes, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of [[Northumbria]], Canute struck north via [[Nottingham]] to [[York]], killed Uhtred (giving his earldom to Eirik), and then sailed south for [[London]].		Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two [[nobleman\|noblemen]], and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the Danes, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of [[Northumbria]], Canute struck north via [[Nottingham]] to [[York]], killed Uhtred (giving his [[earldom]] to Eirik), and then sailed south for [[London]].

	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].		At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. (It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history).

	With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the [[Norman]] duchy, but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).		With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the [[Norman]] [[duchy]], but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).

	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.		He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.
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	When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well. After his death, in 1036, his daughter Gunhilda of Denmark, was married to the [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman]] [[Emperor]], ~~Hnery~~ III, as had been agreed between Canute and Henry's father, Conrad II.		When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as [[regent]] for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well. After his death, in 1036, his daughter Gunhilda of Denmark, was married to the [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman]] [[Emperor]], [[Henry III (Holy Roman Emperor)\|Henry III]], as had been agreed between Canute and Henry's father, Conrad II.

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	When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well.		When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well. After his death, in 1036, his daughter Gunhilda of Denmark, was married to the [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman]] [[Emperor]], Hnery III, as had been agreed between Canute and Henry's father, Conrad II.

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	'''Canute''' (historically: Cnut) was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.		'''Canute''' (historically: Cnut or Knut) was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.

	He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the following February, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal [[kingdom]], [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).		He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the following February, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal [[kingdom]], [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).

User 144 at 23:28, 25 January 2007

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	'''Canute''' was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.		'''Canute''' (historically: Cnut) was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.

	He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the following February, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal [[kingdom]], [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).		He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the following February, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal [[kingdom]], [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).

Simoncursitor at 15:05, 20 October 2006

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	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].		At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].

	With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the [[Norman]] duchy, but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).		With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the [[Norman]] duchy, but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).

		⚫	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.

			He also found time to visit [[Rome]] twice, in 1027 and 1031, part of a policy of piety which also extended to making liberal gifts to the [[church]] from time to time. In 1031 he also visited [[Scotland]] and forged an alliance with [[Malcolm II]] which settled the border and allowed two other northern "kings" (probably [[Macbeth]] prior to his elevation to the Scots throne, and Margad of [[Dublin]]) to offer him submission in return for peace.

⚫	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side.

	When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well.		When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well.


			Canute, though initially a raider and an invader, appears to have truly loved England, more perhaps than his Scandinavian homelands, and that despite the fact that, in effect, he became one of the most powerful rules of his day, and could have lived in comfort wherever he had chosen.



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	'''Canute''' was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.		'''Canute''' was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.

	He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the following February, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal kingdom, [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).~~<br>~~		He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the following February, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal [[kingdom]], [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).
⚫	In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had succeeded to Svein's throne, and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. ~~Ships~~ and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of Norway; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's service.

		⚫	In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had [[becoming king\|succeeded]] to Svein's [[throne]], and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. [[Ship]]s and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of [[Norway]]; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's [[service]].
⚫	Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two noblemen, and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the Danes, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of Northumbria, Canute struck north via Nottingham to York, killed Uhtred (giving his earldom to Eirik), and then sailed south for London.

		⚫	Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two [[nobleman\|noblemen]], and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the Danes, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of [[Northumbria]], Canute struck north via [[Nottingham]] to [[York]], killed Uhtred (giving his earldom to Eirik), and then sailed south for [[London]].
⚫	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took Wessex (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].~~<br>~~
⚫	With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an earldom in East Anglia, and Eadric received Mercia -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Canute also took time to marry Emma, daughter of the duke of [[Normandy]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the Norman duchy, but also reassuring the Christian population, since she was a very devout woman. [He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession].

		⚫	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].
⚫	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his fleet off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side.

		⚫	With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the [[Norman]] duchy, but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).
⚫	When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king in his own (elected) right, holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well.

		⚫	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side.

		⚫	When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well.

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	In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had succeeded to Svein's throne, and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. Ships and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of Norway; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's service.		In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had succeeded to Svein's throne, and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. Ships and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of Norway; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's service.

	Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two noblemen, and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the ~~danes~~, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of Northumbria, Canute struck north via Nottingham to York, killed Uhtred (giving his earldom to Eirik), and then sailed south for London.		Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two noblemen, and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the Danes, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of Northumbria, Canute struck north via Nottingham to York, killed Uhtred (giving his earldom to Eirik), and then sailed south for London.

	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took Wessex (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].<br>		At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took Wessex (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].<br>

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	'''Canute''' was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.		'''Canute''' was born around 994CE, son of [[Svein Forkbeard]] and the [[Poland\|Polish]] princess Gunhild.

	He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the ~~Following~~ ~~february~~, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal kingdom, [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).<br>		He accompanied his father on Svein's invasion of [[England]] in 1013 and, when Svein died the following February, the army declared him [[English Monarchs\|king]]. However, the English had other ideas and recalled from exile [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred Ill-Counsel]], from his exile in [[Normandy]]. Canute, aware that he needed to cement his succession in his father's principal kingdom, [[Denmark]], returned there (though not before pointing out his displeasure to the English by savagely mutilating the hostages they had given his father for their good behaviour).<br>
	In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had succeeded to Svein's throne, and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. Ships and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of Norway; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's service.		In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had succeeded to Svein's throne, and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. Ships and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of Norway; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's service.

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	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. (It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history).		At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. (It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history).

	With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between ~~Engand~~ and the [[Norman]] [[duchy]], but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).		With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between England and the [[Norman]] [[duchy]], but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).

	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.		He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.

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	In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had [[becoming king\|succeeded]] to Svein's [[throne]], and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. [[Ship]]s and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of [[Norway]]; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's [[service]].		In Denmark, he found his brother Harald had [[becoming king\|succeeded]] to Svein's [[throne]], and was willing to assist Canute to challenge for England. [[Ship]]s and men were assembled, and the services of two formidable captains were secured, to bolster the 20-year-old's military skills. Eirik Hladir was the Danish [[jarl]] or sub-king of parts of [[Norway]]; Thorkell the Tall on the other hand had been Ethelred's man until recently, but now switched to the younger man's [[service]].

	Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two [[nobleman\|noblemen]], and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the Danes, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of [[Northumbria]], Canute struck north via [[Nottingham]] to [[York]], killed Uhtred (giving his earldom to Eirik), and then sailed south for [[London]].		Canute landed in England in summer of 1015, and found the kingdom in disarray, not least because of the sinister [[Eadric Streona]] who had murdered two [[nobleman\|noblemen]], and encouraged King [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] to seize their property and the widow of one. He now elected to switch sides and turned up to offer support to Canute. [[Wessex]] and Warwickshire fell to the Danes, and although Ethelred's son, [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]], tried to link forces with Uhtred of [[Northumbria]], Canute struck north via [[Nottingham]] to [[York]], killed Uhtred (giving his [[earldom]] to Eirik), and then sailed south for [[London]].

	At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. [It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history].		At which point [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]] elected to give up the mortal coil and be gathered to eternity. [[Edmund Ironside\|Edmund]] was proclaimed [[English Monarchs\|king]] in his stead and he fought a valiant defensive campaign until Canute offered a compromise whereby Edmund took [[Wessex]] (the major sub-division of England) and Canute the rest. (It will surprise no-one to learn that, among the honest brokers of this deal was [[Eadric Streona]], although the exact details of his ulterior motives are lost to history).

	With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the [[Norman]] duchy, but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).		With consummate timing, Edmund died only months later, and Canute succeeded to the undivided throne. Thorkell the Tall was rewarded with an [[earldom]] in [[East Anglia]], and Eadric received [[Mercia]] -- for the few months till Canute executed him. Wessex was awarded to the English [[Godwin]], thereby initiating a family's rise to, and fall from, the throne, a generation and a half later. Canute also took time to [[marriage\|marry]] Emma, daughter of the [[duke]] of [[Normandy]] and widow of [[Aethelred Unraed\|Ethelred]], thereby both strengthening ties between Engand and the [[Norman]] [[duchy]], but also reassuring the [[Christian]] population, since she was a very devout woman. (He had previously been sharing a bed with one Aelgifu, a Northampton woman, but she, and her children, were by the marriage excluded from the succession).

	He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.		He governed firmly, but fairly, taking the last [[danegeld]] and using it to pay his [[navy\|fleet]] off and send it home. In 1019 Harald died and Canute crossed to [[Denmark]], assured himself that his succession there was safe, and left governance there to one of Thorkell's sons, and his own son [[Hardicanute]]. Canute also tried to conquer [[Norway]], installing Aelgifu and her son [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]], but their rule there withered, and they returned to Canute's side. He also faced a disagreement with his former ally, Thorkell the Tall, but after a brief period of exile for the earl, the two were reconciled around 1023.
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	When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as regent for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well. After his death, in 1036, his daughter Gunhilda of Denmark, was married to the [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman]] [[Emperor]], ~~Hnery~~ III, as had been agreed between Canute and Henry's father, Conrad II.		When he died, in 1035, [[Hardicanute]] succeeded him in [[Denmark]], whilst in [[England]] [[Harald Harefoot\|Harald]] seized power, first as [[regent]] for Hardicanute, then as king [[becoming king\|in his own (elected) right]], holding it long enough for his half-brother to secure Denmark against Magnus of Norway, and assemble a fleet. Harald then died, and Hardicanute took England as well. After his death, in 1036, his daughter Gunhilda of Denmark, was married to the [[Holy Roman Empire\|Holy Roman]] [[Emperor]], [[Henry III (Holy Roman Emperor)\|Henry III]], as had been agreed between Canute and Henry's father, Conrad II.