Canute III

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• Name: Canute II
• Name: Canute II
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• Birth: 1020
• Death: 12 Nov 1035
• Death: 8 Jun 1042

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Succeeded his father on the Danish throne in 1039; and at the same time laid claim to that of England, which had devolved to his half-brother, Harold. A compromise was effected, by which he governed the southern part of the kingdom during Harold's life, and succeeded to the whole on his death. His conduct was violent and tyrannical; he revived the odious tax called Danegelt; and his subjects rejoiced at his early death, which happened in 1042.

Was the son and successor of Sweyn, King of Denmark, with whom he invaded England in 1013. The next year, on the death of Sweyn, he was chosen king by the fleet. He contested the kingdom with Edmund II (Ironside), and on Edmund's death became sole king, and to strengthen his title married Emma, widow of Ethelred II. His rule, at first severe; was afterwards mild and just. He several times visited Denmark; made a pilgrimage to Rome in 1027; founded or restored religious houses; and established just laws.

Canute married Emma Princess Of Normandy. Emma (daughter of Richard Duke of Normandy and CREPON, Gunnora De) was born about 982 in Normandy, France; died on 6 Mar 1052 in Winchester, Hampshire, England; was buried in Winchester, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Death: 2 Feb 1024, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England

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He overthrew his father to become King of Denmark, and came to rule over much of Norway as well. He invaded England several times and was finally successful in 1014. He was proclaimed King of England but died about a month later.

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Richard married CREPON, Gunnora De after 962 in France. Gunnora (daughter of CREPON, Herbastus De and Cyrid Queen of Sweden) was born about 936 in Normandy, France; died in 1031 in France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Harald Gormsson
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• Death: 1 Nov 987, Jornsburg, Denmark

Harald married OLAFSDOTTER, Gyrithe Cyrid Queen of Sweden. Gyrithe was born about 905 in Sweden; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was picked by Edward the Confessor to succeed him as king of England. But when Edward died suddenly, Duke Harold Godwinson, took control and crowned himself King of England. This infuriated William and he began to make plans to take the throne by force, leading to the invasion of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Guillaume married BRETAGNE, Sprote De about 932 in Normandy, France. Sprote (daughter of Hubert Count Of Senlis) was born about 911 in Bretagne County, Normandy, France; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Birth: Abt 945, Normandy, France

Herbastus married Cyrid Queen of Sweden. Cyrid was born about 916 in Normandy, France; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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