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It seems generally accepted that Sweyn died at Gainsborough, and that he was murdered. But how? There are some suggestions he fell off a horse, so I'm exploring whether this was an act of sabotage or did he in fact die another way.
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Sweyn Forkbeard died in 1014, and the exact cause of his death is not known with certainty. According to historical accounts, he died suddenly while attending a feast in Gainsborough, England. Some sources suggest that he suffered a seizure or a heart attack, while others mention a possible poisoning.
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How many years did danish kings rule England?
Cnut the Great in 1016-1035 (also King of Denmark 1018-1035) and his sons Harold Harefoot 1035-1040 and Harthacnut who was also King of Denmark and England in 1040-42, he was succeeded by his half brother Edward on the English throne before Harold and William the Conqueror entered the frame.
Who are Harold godwinsons brothers?
Harold Godwineson was killed at the Battle of Hastings allegedly by an arrow striking his eye.
When did Apollo die?
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Did thoth ever die?
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How did Arnold the pygmy puff die?
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When did Sweyn Forkbeard die?
Sweyn Forkbeard died in 1014.
When was Sweyn Forkbeard Born?
1014
Who was king cnut's father?
King Sweyn Forkbeard
What was sweyn forkbeard famous for?
King of Denmark, King of Norway, King of England.
The section of French land given to the Danes?
Normandy is the French land that was given to the Danish. This occurred in the year 1013 under King Sweyn Forkbeard.
When did Sweyn Godwinson die?
Sweyn Godwinson died in 1052.
When did Sweyn the Crusader die?
Sweyn the Crusader died in 1097.
When did Sweyn III of Denmark die?
Sweyn III of Denmark died in 1157.
When did Sweyn II of Denmark die?
Sweyn II of Denmark died on 1074-04-28.
What great danish ruler of England who also ruled denmark and Norway?
Sweyn Forkbeard, 1013-14 (king of Denmark 986/7-1014 and Norway 999-1014)Canute, 1016-1035 (also king of Denmark 1018-35 and Norway 1028-35)
When was Sweyn III of Denmark born?
Sweyn III of Denmark was born in 1125.
When was Sweyn II of Denmark born?
Sweyn II of Denmark was born in 1019.
