Sweyn

British

/ sweɪn /

noun

known as Sweyn Forkbeard. died 1014, king of Denmark (?986–1014). He conquered England, forcing Ethelred II to flee (1013); father of Canute

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Twenty-eight years later, in 986, King Harald was succeeded by his son Sweyn Forkbeard.

From The Verge

In the 980s he fled to Pomerania, now in north Germany, after losing a big sea battle against forces loyal to his son Sweyn Forkbeard.

From BBC

Even so, it’s safe to assume that Sweyn Forkbeard, the Danish king credited with founding Lund, would have been pleased with the news.

From Washington Post

On Christmas Day 1013, Danish ruler Sweyn Forkbeard was declared King of all England and the town of Gainsborough its capital.

From BBC

For 20 years, Sweyn, a "murderous character" who deposed his father Harold Bluetooth, waged war on England.

From BBC

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