Exile of Sweyn II
Lives in Sweden after the murder of his father, Earl Ulf
Role range: 1046-1074
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Sweyn II Biography and Timeline
Follow Sweyn II through 11 dated historical records for Denmark.
Sweyn II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1027–1074Years on this page
1027
1046
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Role range: 1046-1074
1047
Exile of Sweyn II
Flees to Flanders from England
Role range: 1046-1074
Declaration of War
Sweyn II enters a long conflict with Harald III Hardrada of Norway for control and influence in Scandinavia.
Role range: 1046-1074
1050
Invasion of Denmark
Sweyn II narrowly avoids capture when Harald Hardrada raids the coast of Jutland.
Role range: 1046-1074
1062
Battle of Niz
Harald III Hardrada defeats Sweyn II at Niz before the rulers later recognise each other's kingdoms.
Role range: 1046-1074
1069
Capture of York
A Danish-backed force supporting Edgar Atheling and northern rebels captures York from the Normans.
Role range: 1046-1074
Invasion of England
Sweyn II sends forces to support English rebels against William the Conqueror before accepting payment to withdraw.
Role range: 1046-1074
1070
Peace
Sweyn II makes peace with William the Conqueror after the Danish intervention in England.
Role range: 1046-1074
1074
Death of Sweyn II
Sweyn II dies after a reign marked by war with Norway and attempted intervention in England.
Role range: 1046-1074
Invasion of England
Sweyn II plans another intervention in England in 1074 or 1075, but the attempt fails to develop into a successful invasion.
Role range: 1046-1074
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.