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The A to Z of the Vikings 3

The A to Z of the Vikings 3. This book provides a comprehensive work of reference for people interested in the Vikings, including entries on the main historical figures involved in this dramatic period, important battles and treaties, significant archaeological finds, and key works and sources of information on the period. It also summarizes the impact the Vikings had on the areas where they traveled and settled. There is a chronological table, detailed and annotated bibliographies for different themes and geographical locations, and an introduction discussing the major events and developments of the Viking age | xx CHRONOLOGY 1016 Death of thclrcd II. Succeeded by his son Edmund Ironside. Edmund defeated by Cnut at Ashingdon. England partitioned between Cnut and Edmund at Olney. Death of Edmund. Olaf Haraldsson defeats Norwegian rivals in Battle of Nesjar. 1017 Cnut son of Svein Forkbeard of Denmark crowned king of England. Cnut married Emma of Normandy widow of thelred II. 1019 Cnut became king of Denmark after death of brother Harald. 1026 Battle of Holy River. 1028 Olaf Haraldsson driven out of Norway by Danish-backed revolt. Took refuge in Russia with Jaroslav the Wise. Cnut installed son Svein and Svein s English mother lfgifu as representatives in Norway. 1030 Olaf Haraldsson returned to Norway and killed in Battle of Stik-lestad near Trondheim on 29 July. 1035 Death of Cnut king of England Denmark and Norway. In England Cnut succeeded by son Harold Harefoot in Denmark by son Harthacnut and in Norway by Olaf Haraldsson s son Magnus the Good. 1040 Harthacnut became king of England following death of Harold Harefoot on 17 March. 1042 Death of Harthacnut marked end of Danish rule in England. English royal line restored with coronation of Edward the Confessor son of thelred II. King Magnus of Norway became king of Denmark. 1046 Harald Hard-Ruler became joint king of Norway with halfnephew Magnus. CHRONOLOGY xxi 1047 Svein Estrithsson Cnut s nephew became king of Denmark. Death of Magnus the Good. Harald Hard-Ruler became sole king of Norway. 1066 King Harald Hard-Ruler of Norway killed in Battle of Stamford Bridge. William the Conqueror defeated English king Harold Godwinsson in Battle of Hastings. Magnus Haraldsson became king of Norway. 1067 Olaf the Peaceful became joint king of Norway with brother Magnus. Ari Thorgilsson author of Book of the Icelanders born in Iceland. 1069-1070 Svein Estrithsson invaded England. Death of Magnus Haraldsson. Olaf the Peaceful became sole king of Norway. 1074 Death of King Svein Estrithsson of Denmark. Succeeded by son Harald Hen. .