Sweyn II of Denmark

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Baronet
gptkbp:birthYear c. 1020
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._Bendt's_Church
gptkbp:children gptkb:Harald_III_of_Denmark
gptkb:Ulf_of_Denmark
gptkb:Canute_IV_of_Denmark
gptkb:Benedict_of_Denmark
gptkb:Sven_of_Denmark
gptkb:Inge_the_Younger
gptkbp:deathYear 1076
gptkbp:dynasty House of Knýtlinga
gptkbp:era Viking Age
gptkbp:father gptkb:Sweyn_Forkbeard
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sweyn II of Denmark
gptkbp:knownFor Consolidation_of_the_Danish_kingdom
gptkbp:mother Świętosawa of Poland
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Harthacnut
gptkbp:reign 1047-1076
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:significantEvent gptkb:Battle_of_the_Helgeå
Establishment of trade routes
Battle of Nisa
Conflict with the Holy Roman Empire
Marriage alliances with other kingdoms
Promotion of trade and commerce
Promotion of agricultural development
Promotion of the arts and culture
Strengthening of the navy
Strengthening of royal authority
Support for the establishment of universities
Support for the Crusades
Support for the development of towns
Support for the construction of churches
Support for the arts and crafts
Support for the papacy
Establishment of laws and customs
Encouragement of trade fairs
Encouragement of maritime exploration
Encouragement of literacy and education
Support for local chieftains
Strengthening of alliances with other kingdoms
Relations_with_the_Byzantine_Empire
Diplomatic_relations_with_Norway
Cultural_exchanges_with_England
Involvement_in_the_politics_of_England
Military_campaigns_against_Slavic_tribes
Campaigns_in_England
Involvement_in_the_politics_of_Sweden
Promotion_of_the_Danish_language
Legal_reforms_in_Denmark
Establishment_of_the_Danish_church
Expansion_of_Danish_influence_in_Scandinavia
Promotion_of_Danish_law_in_conquered_territories
gptkbp:spouse Margaret Fredkulla
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Harald_III_of_Denmark
gptkbp:title gptkb:King_of_Denmark
gptkb:King_of_England