Sweyn Forkbeard

Sweyn was born around 960. He was king of Denmark around 987-1014. He had a mighty empire. He gained Denmark after he rebelled against his father. He then married into Sweden' royal family. After this arrangement he attacked Norway with Olaf Skotkonung, his stepson, and Erik, earl of Lade. In 1013 he attacked England and became its King but he died on Feb. 3 1014.

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