Death of Sweyn I Forkbeard
Death of Death-Sweyn I Forkbeard
Historical events in 1014
16 historical records
February 10144 historical events
Exile of Sweyn I Forkbeard
The English invite Ethelred to return from France after the death of Sweyn I
Succession
The Danish army choose Canute as their leader after the death of Sweyn I
Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Benedict VIII
April 10142 historical events
Battle of Glentarf
Killed in battle but defeats the forces of Leinster & the Dublin Norse. Danish rule is ended in Ireland
Death of Brian Boru
Death of Brian Boru, killed in the Battle of Glentarf
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Coronation
Returns from exile & is crowned King after his fathers death by the Viking army
Exile of Canute I
Returns from exile & is crowned King after his fathers death by the Viking army. Driven to the safety of Denmark on the return of Ethelred to England from France
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Succession
Succeeds as King of England, Elder son of King Sweyn "Forkbeard"
Marriage
Marries Thyra Sveinsdottir, daughter of Sweyn I, King of Denmark, Norway & England
Restoration
Returns from Normandy & restored to the throne by the Council of Witan
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Elected Holy Roman Emperor after Otto III dies without any heirs
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Elected Holy Roman Emperor after Otto III dies without any heirs
Coronation
Crowns Henry II