Canute: Encyclopedia - Canute

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 En

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