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Battle of Helgeaa

Denmark · Warfare / Viking Invasions. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Canute II1028

Helgeaa · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Canute defeats forces linked with Olaf II and Anund Jacob, strengthening Danish control of Baltic trade routes.

Names involved

Canute II

Provenance

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