Canute
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Canute (anglicized form of Knut, from Old Norse knútr meaning "knot", sometimes Cnut; Danish Knud) is the name of several kings of medieval Denmark, two of whom reigned also over England during the first half of the 11th century.
- Canute the Great (994/995-November 12, 1035) was king of England, Denmark and Norway, celebrated for "trying to hold back the tide," commanding the waves of the sea to retreat as a reprimand of his courtiers;
- His son, Harthacanute (1018/1019-June 8, 1042), inherited the throne;
- Also refer to List of Danish monarchs, List of monarchs of England, and List of Norwegian monarchs.
See also:
- Knut Hamsun (1859 - 1952) was a leading Norwegian author.
- Knud Rasmussen (1879 - 1933) was a Greenlandic polar explorer and anthropologist.
- Knute Rockne (1888 - 1931) was an American football player and coach.
- Canute, Oklahoma, United States
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