1016 CEReputable sourceWell documented
Cnut the Great and the North Sea Empire
On the timeline · around 1016 CE ·
What happened
In 1016 the Danish prince Cnut became king of England, adding it to Denmark and Norway to rule a vast 'North Sea Empire.' A capable Christian king, he governed his English and Scandinavian realms alike.
Why it matters
Cnut's empire was the political high-water mark of the Viking Age — a Norse king ruling England as part of a Scandinavian superpower.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Cnut the Great · Reputable source