King Sweyn II of Denmark

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf monarch
gptkbp:birthYear 1020
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Bendt's_Church
gptkbp:children gptkb:Margaret_of_Denmark
gptkb:Harald_III_of_Denmark
gptkb:Cnut_IV_of_Denmark
gptkb:Thora_of_Denmark
gptkb:Benedict_of_Denmark
gptkb:Sven_of_Denmark
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Stephen_I_of_Hungary
gptkb:Canute_the_Great
gptkb:Henry_I_of_England
gptkb:William_the_Conqueror
gptkb:Robert_Curthose
gptkb:Malcolm_III_of_Scotland
gptkb:Bolesław_II_of_Poland
gptkbp:deathYear 1076
gptkbp:dynasty House of Knýtlinga
gptkbp:father gptkb:King_Sweyn_I_of_Denmark
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label King Sweyn II of Denmark
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural patronage
Military reforms
Strengthening the monarchy
Support of the arts
Building fortifications
Establishing trade routes
Strengthening the navy
Promoting exploration
Support of the church
Establishing a court system
Establishing a legal code
Encouraging literacy and education
Fostering alliances through marriage
Encouraging agriculture
Promotion of trade with the continent
Influence_on_Scandinavian_politics
Diplomatic_relations_with_Norway
Expansion_of_Danish_territory
Legacy_in_Danish_history
Cultural_exchanges_with_England
Military_campaigns_in_England
Unifying_Denmark
Promotion_of_Christianity_in_Denmark
Influence_on_Viking_Age_politics
gptkbp:mother Queen Świętosawa
gptkbp:notableBattle Battle of the Dyle
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Sweyn_Forkbeard
gptkbp:reign 1076
1047
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Princess_of_England
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Harald_III_of_Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Schleswig
gptkb:King_of_Denmark