In defense of Canute (was Re: SC - Re: Period Norse)

[Par Leijonhufvud]

On Tue, 7 Mar 2000, david friedman wrote:

> At 7:36 AM +0100 3/7/00, Par Leijonhufvud wrote:
> 
> >Emma was queen of Denmark and England (i.e. Cnuts wife), back
> >around 1000 AD. Thus all the jokes on the subject from those here who
> >are into Norse history.
> 
> Actually, I think Canute at the height of his power ruled England, 
> Denmark, Norway, and part of Sweden.

Part of what is today Sweden IIRC. The southern tip (Skåne) was part of 
Denmark until mumble, way later than the SCA period.

/UlfR 

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