Sweyn I of Denmark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sweyn I Forkbeard |
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| King of Denmark, England, and Norway | |
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| Reign | 986-3 February 1014 (Denmark) 999- 2 February 1014 (Norway) 1013-3 February 1014 (England) |
| Born | c. 960 Denmark |
| Died | 3 February 1014 England |
| Burial | Roskilde Cathedral |
| Spouse | Gunhild of Wenden Sigrid the Haughty (?) |
| Father | Harald Bluetooth |
| Mother | Gyrid Olafsdottir |
Sweyn I, or Sweyn Forkbeard, (c 960 - 3 February 1014) was King of Denmark from about 985-3 February 1014 and King of England from 25 December 1013-3 February 1014.
Sweyn's father was Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark. Sweyn invaded England many times between 990 and 1013, when his army took control of London on Christmas day. Sweyn briefly became King of England until he died 40 days later on 3 February 1014 after being hurt in a fall from his horse.
Images for kids
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Sweyn and the Jomsvikings at the funeral ale of his father Harald Bluetooth. Painting by Lorenz Frølich, c. 1883–86, Frederiksborg Castle.
See also
In Spanish: Svend I de Dinamarca para niños
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