# Cnut the Great - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/cnut-the-great
Reign: 1016 - 1035
Born-Died: c. 990 - 1035
Dynasty: House of Denmark
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cnut

Cnut conquered England and built a North Sea empire that also encompassed Denmark and Norway. He governed through a blend of Scandinavian power and English institutions, presenting himself as a Christian European king.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Edmund Ironside](https://english-history.com/rulers/edmund-ironside)
- Succeeded by: [Harold Harefoot](https://english-history.com/rulers/harold-harefoot)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1016 - [Battle of Assandun](https://english-history.com/timeline/1016-battle-of-assandun)
- 1016 - [Cnut becomes king of England](https://english-history.com/timeline/1016-cnut-becomes-king-of-england)
- 1035 - [Cnut dies](https://english-history.com/timeline/1035-cnut-dies)