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canute the great

 

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Noun canute the great has 1 sense
  1. Canute, Cnut, Knut, Canute the Great - king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)
    --1 is a kind of King of England, King of Great Britain

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Canute the Great

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Canute the Great, also known as Cnut or Knut, was a Danish king who reigned from 1016 to 1035. He was one of the most influential rulers of the Viking Age, known for his strong leadership and political skills. Canute the Great was not only the king of Denmark but also of England, Norway, and parts of Sweden, making him a significant figure in medieval European history.

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Sense 1:

A Danish king who reigned from 1016 to 1035, and ruled over Denmark, England, Norway, and parts of Sweden.

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Canute the Great established a powerful North Sea Empire during his reign.

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Sense 2:

A legendary figure renowned for his attempt to command the tides.

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Contrary to popular belief, historical records indicate that Canute the Great did not actually try to stop the tide.

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A symbol of power and authority in Viking history.

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The Viking rulers regarded Canute the Great as a role model for his ability to maintain control over vast territories.

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