Canute (995-1035) a Viking king of Denmark and Norway, ascends to the English throne. 1035 Canute dies and his kingdom divided between his three sons: Harold "Harefoot" (1015-1040) is given England, Sweyn 'Forkbeard" Norway and Harthacnut (or Hardicanute) Denmark. 1040 Duncan of Scotland murdered by Macbeth , who becomes king- until