Sweyn Forkbeard

Sweyn I, or Sweyn Forkbeard (17 April 963 - 3 February 1014) was King of Denmark from about 986-3rd February 1014, King of Norway (1000-1014) and King of England from 25 December 1013 to 3 February 1014. 

Sweyn's father was Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark.  Sweyn invaded England many times between 990 and 1013, when his army took control of London on Christmas day. Sweyn briefly became King of England until he died 40 days later on 3 February 1014 after being hurt in a fall from his horse.

He was first burried in York and later in a church in Denmark (probably in Lund in Scania).

His miltary achievements include:
 Launching a successful full scale raid on Norway in 997 later conquering it in 1000
 Conquest of england 
 Formation of north sea empire

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Category:Kings and Queens of Denmark