Sweyn Forkbeard
King of Denmark, England, and Norway
Sweyn I, or Sweyn Forkbeard (17 April 963 - 3 February 1014) was King of Denmark from about 986-3 February 1014 and King of England from 25 December 1013 to 3 February 1014.
| Sweyn I Forkbeard | |
|---|---|
| King of Denmark, England, and Norway (more...) | |
 | |
| Reign | 986-3 February 1014 (Denmark) 999- 2 February 1014 (Norway) 1013-3 February 1014 (England) |
| Born | 17 April 963 Denmark |
| Died | 3 February 1014 Gainsborough, England |
| Burial | Roskilde Cathedral |
| Spouse | Gunhild of Wenden Sigrid the Haughty (?)[1] |
| Father | Harald Bluetooth |
| Mother | Tove of the Obotrites |
Sweyn's father was Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark. Sweyn invaded England many times between 990 and 1013, when his army took control of London on Christmas day. Sweyn briefly became King of England until he died 40 days later on 3 February 1014 after being hurt in a fall from his horse.
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