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Canute the Great
Canute was king of Norway, Denmark and England. These resources will help you find biographical information, background, and primary sources.
Canute the Great
This Who's Who profile offers quick facts and a brief overview of Canute's life and reign.
Canute the Great in Print
Books on the life and reign of King Edward I of England.
Canute the Great (Knud den Store)
Fairly substantive biography at Fortidens Jelling.
King Canute 1016-1035
Informative biography at the English Monarchs website.
From Viking warrior to English king: Canute (Knud) The Great
Brief introduction to the man and his reign at the Viking network.
Canute and His Sons
Segment of Steve Muhlberger's Medieval England series at the ORB site.
Canute 'The Great' (r. 1016-1035)
Concise intro at the official website of the British Monarchy.
Primary Source: On Heriots and Reliefs
Law concerning succession duty, at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.
Primary Source: Granting of Fiefs
Brief excerpt from The Heimskringla, at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.