Canute I1014
Succeeds as King of Denmark
England · House / House of Denmark. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Succeeds as King of England, Elder son of King Sweyn "Forkbeard"
Elected by the witan as King of all England on the death of Edmund Ironside
Succeeds as King of England, sole ruler after the death of Edmund. Elected King of England by the Witan of Southampton
Succeeds as King of Denmark. Becomes King of England under the laws of King Eadred. Agrees to uphold the Christian faith
The Oxford Council agrees terms for Canutes succession
Succeeds as King of Norway
Caute leaves a legitimate, Harthacnut, & an illegitimate son, Harold Harefoot
The throne is only secured after the death of Canutes stepbrother Harold I. Canutes choice as King
Hardicanute I invites Edward the Confessor to jointly rule England
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