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Sweyn Forkbeard

Type Figure Region Denmark Time c. 960–1014 Also known as Sweyn Forkbeard、Sweyn I、斯韦恩一世

Sweyn Forkbeard (c. 960–1014), King of Denmark, son of Harald Bluetooth, who overthrew his father and briefly became King of England, a key figure in…

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  1. c. 985–986Jutland · DenmarkLaunched a rebellion against his father Harald Bluetooth, successfully driving him out and proclaiming himself King of Denmark, inaugurating a new generation of Viking expansionist rule.
  2. c. 986–999Roskilde · ZealandConsolidated his rule over Denmark, engaged in prolonged rivalry with Norwegian King Olaf Tryggvason, and participated in Scandinavian political alliances and maritime raiding networks.
  3. c. 1013–1014England · EnglandLed a Danish fleet to invade England, forcing Æthelred II into exile and briefly becoming King of England, but died suddenly near Gainsborough shortly afterward.

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