Svein Knutsson

Son of Cnut the Great, ruled as King of Norway
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Svein Knutsson

Summary

Svein Knutsson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Denmark[2]. He was born on January 1, 1016[3]. He died in Denmark[4]. He died on October 16, 1035[5]. He worked as a king[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Svein Knutsson was born in Denmark[2].
  • Svein Knutsson died in Denmark[4].
  • Svein Knutsson was born on January 1, 1016[3].
  • Svein Knutsson died on October 16, 1035[5].
  • Svein Knutsson's father was Cnut the Great[8].
  • Svein Knutsson's mother was Ælfgifu of Northampton[9].
  • Svein Knutsson held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Svein Knutsson worked as a king[6].
  • Svein Knutsson held the position of regent[11].
  • Svein Knutsson's religion is recorded as Christianity[12].
  • Svein Knutsson is recorded as male[13].
  • Svein Knutsson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Svein Knutsson's family is recorded as House of Knýtlinga[15].
  • Svein Knutsson was part of the conflict Battle of Soknasund[16].
  • Svein Knutsson's family name is recorded as Knutsson[17].
  • Svein Knutsson's given name is recorded as Sven[18].
  • Svein Knutsson's given name is recorded as Sveinn[19].
  • Svein Knutsson's work location is recorded as Norway[20].
  • Svein Knutsson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Old Norse[21].
  • Svein Knutsson's sibling is recorded as Gunhilda of Denmark[22].
  • Svein Knutsson's sibling is recorded as Harthacanute[23].
  • Svein Knutsson's sibling is recorded as Harold Harefoot[24].

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Origins and Family

Svein Knutsson was born in Denmark[2]. He was born on January 1, 1016[3]. His father was Cnut the Great[8]. His mother was Ælfgifu of Northampton[9].

Career and Affiliations

Svein Knutsson worked as a king[6]. He held the position of regent[11].

Personal Life

Svein Knutsson's religion is recorded as Christianity[12].

Death and Burial

Svein Knutsson died on October 16, 1035[5]. He died in Denmark[4].

Why It Matters

Svein Knutsson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #7,132 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Svein Knutsson born?

Svein Knutsson's place of birth was Denmark[2].

Where did Svein Knutsson die?

Svein Knutsson passed away in Denmark[4].

Who were Svein Knutsson's parents?

Svein Knutsson's father was Cnut the Great[8]. Svein Knutsson's mother was Ælfgifu of Northampton[9].

What did Svein Knutsson do for work?

Svein Knutsson worked as king[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1016-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02249237
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  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1016-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Sex or gender male
    Father Cnut the Great
    Occupation
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