12 November 1035Death of Canute ICanute I
Death of Canute
Historical records for England in 1035, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Canute
Canutes sons are unable to hold England & the Norwegians are break away from Denmark
England is again divided between Northumbria & Wessex
Appointed Regent on his fathers death
England is again divided between Northumbria & Wessex
Caute leaves a legitimate, Harthacnut, & an illegitimate son, Harold Harefoot
Birth of Leofwine Godwinson, younger brother of Harold II of England, the fifth son of Earl Godwin
Buried at Winchester Cathedral
Appointed Regent before, crowned in 1037
Death of Robert, Williams father, nobles contest Williams succession to the Duchy
Norman nobles rebel when William becomes Duke of Normandy because he is illegitimate
William is recognized as Duke of Normandy after the death of his father, Robert I.
Appointed Regent before, crowned in 1037
Godwin is reported to have either captured Alfred or to have deceived him by pretending to be his ally and then surrendering him to the forces of Harold Harefoot
Succeeds as King of Denmark. Claims the English throne due to possible invasion by Denmark
Succeeds as Duke of Normandy
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