Born | circa 1042 | Born At | |
Died | July 1086 | Buried At |
Born | circa 1042 / |
Died | July 1086 / |
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Canute (IV, King of Denmark) (b.1042? - d.1086)
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Word reached King William that Canute IV of Denmark was gathering a very large invasion fleet and preparing to invade England. Internal disputes delayed the fleet setting sail. In response William employed many mercenaries from Normandy as he was unable to trust the support of the local Anglo-Saxons. He also ordrered the land on the east coast to be laid waste so it did not provide resources for the invaders. ¹
A peasant revolt ended Canute IV of Denmark's plans to gather a large fleet of ships to invade England. Canute took refuge with his men inside a church but was found and murdered. ¹
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