Cnut I

GPTKB entity

Statements (75)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:born c. 995
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Winchester_Cathedral
gptkbp:children gptkb:Svein_Knutsson
gptkb:Harold_II_of_England
gptkb:Harthacnut
gptkb:Gunhilda_of_Denmark
gptkb:Cnut_IV_of_Denmark
Emma of England
gptkbp:died 12 November 1035
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:House_of_Knýtlinga
gptkbp:father gptkb:Sweyn_Forkbeard
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cnut I
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cultural_patronage
gptkb:Military_campaigns
Promoting Christianity
Supporting the arts
Legal reforms
Promoting trade and commerce
Diplomatic marriages
Fostering international relations
Building churches
Encouraging agricultural development
Strengthening royal authority
Promoting the use of the English language
Fostering a sense of national identity
Encouraging the growth of the merchant class
Promoting economic stability
Supporting the development of infrastructure
Establishing a legal system
Establishing law and order
Establishing a system of local governance
Establishing a system of justice
Encouraging the establishment of guilds and trade associations
Encouraging literacy and education
Supporting the church
Fostering a culture of learning and scholarship
Establishing a strong monarchy
Encouraging the establishment of monasteries
Encouraging the arts and culture
Strengthening trade routes
Establishing a strong naval presence
Promoting trade with the continent
Promoting agricultural innovation
Maintaining peace in the realm
Influencing Scandinavian politics
Consolidating the North Sea Empire
Encouraging the development of towns and cities
Creating a unified North Sea Empire
Encouraging the settlement of Norsemen in England
Establishing a network of earldoms
Fostering Anglo-Scandinavian culture
Fostering a sense of loyalty among his subjects
Fostering a sense of unity among his subjects
Implementing taxation reforms
Promoting maritime power
Promoting the arts and crafts.
Maintaining diplomatic relations with other kingdoms
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Świętosawa
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Assandun
gptkb:Battle_of_Clontarf
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Edmund_II_of_England
gptkbp:reign_end 19 years
1016-1035
gptkbp:religion gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Emma_of_Normandy
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Harold_I_of_England
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_the_English
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:King_of_the_Danes
gptkb:King_of_the_Norwegians
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saxon_kings
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5