7 January 1131
Assassination of Canute Lavard
Magnus kills his cousin Canute Lavard, civil war ensues as Canutes half-brother Eric tries to avenge his death
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Magnus kills his cousin Canute Lavard, civil war ensues as Canutes half-brother Eric tries to avenge his death
The church and most of the Danish public support king Niels, and Eric makes little progress, being forced at last to flee to Sweden
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