Canute the Great | King of the North Sea Empire

[@inpersonaDK]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of north European history that spiraled into legendary tales.

[@CuteDwarf11]

Not only was Canute a fierce and noble warrior, but he also knew how to respect courage - even if it was from the opposing side. The respect he had for Edmund Ironside and vice versa always makes me smile.

[@historyprofiles]

He was indeed raised by the Jomsvikings the most legendary order of viking mercenaries ever. The war against Edmund was truly epic as documented in the Anglo Saxon chronicle and many sagas. The tale of the proposed duel was one of legend. The respect these warrior kings had for each other was something truly great. It’s rare when adversaries have love for each other. Was honestly a joy to read while researching this episode. I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@CuteDwarf11]

@@historyprofiles I definitely did! 👍👏

[@chrisbrown8640]

They say the Tide saw him, took fright , went out and didnt come back for a week !

[@CuteDwarf11]

@@chrisbrown8640 😁😂

[@donalrodgers123]

It was nothing of the sort it was to deny the poor English people a hero who died in battle that they could look up to inspire them. Opposed to somebody who died going to the toilet.

[@jaredtindall2447]

Great video for truly a great figure! Because of Canute's forging of the North Sea Empire, England saw peace from Viking raids for almost 20 years. He was a 4x grandson of Ragnar and lived up to his renowned bloodline. Although it is a shame his male lineage died with his sons Harold Harefoot and Harthacnut.

[@denzii_17]

He shouldn't have spilt up his sons . Should have pick 1 son 2 rule all .

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much Jared! It is a shame his empire died with him! The one and only time the Vikings were a superpower in Europe! Imagine what Canute could have done with the kingdom of England Denmark and Norway if he turned to conquest! Yes harthacnutes end was especially sad being poisoned at a wedding….. it was truly Canutes brilliance and reputation that kept all earls, lords, jarls and would be kings in check

[@historyprofiles]

I agree, although he designated hsrthacnut as his heir, his brother Harold usurped him for England, and Norway had turned against danish rule…. The decline of the empire was a sad thing to see

[@IFAMILYIH]

@@historyprofileswhere is this guy buried today???

[@historyprofiles]

@@IFAMILYIH He was buried at the Old Minster in Winchester, England. When the Old Minster was demolished in 1093, Canute's remains were moved to Winchester Cathedral. They are among the remains in the mortuary chests that rest on top of the choir screen.

[@mktf5582]

YESSSSSS been waiting so long for this one, Canute the Great definitely one of the greatest/underrated Kings/Vikings of all time.

[@historyprofiles]

@@mktf5582 indeed turned Scandinavia into a global power uniting most of the kingdoms and England! If he would have lived longed who knows what would have happened!!

[@mktf5582]

@@historyprofiles House of Knytlinga (Literally means Knut's Descendents) would have been real life House Targaryen if it would have survived, North Sea Empire would/could have rivalled the greatest Empires of History.

[@mktf5582]

@@historyprofiles Margeret of Denmark 1st got did well with succeeding Canute's Empire and expanding it.

[@historyprofiles]

@@mktf5582 indeed it’s a shame harthacnut died poisoned at a wedding….. he potentially could have re- invaded Norway and taken it with the forces of England and Denmark. Just makes you think what kind of king he was as he only ruled England for 2 years so there’s not that much information on him. Canute story is truly legendary. Raised in jomsborg by thorkell, I mean it dosnt get much better than that in terms of growing up preparing to be a warrior king

[@historyprofiles]

@@mktf5582 I don’t really know that much about that time period in Scandinavia, will look into it

[@ianseymour5511]

That was an absolute brilliant match. Very well documented and not boring. Thanks.

[@historyprofiles]

Much appreciated! Thank you so much for watching!

[@dseelenmagie8811]

This is who I wanted to see a spin-off series about. Cnut is a true legend and hero.

[@mitch1862]

He's in vikings valhalla

[@dyonisos7295]

Watch Vinland Saga

[@sherrillsturm7240]

Excellent presentation, giving a history that could be confusing and with conflicting contemporary reports in a clear and logical manner. Half-Danish, I am familiar with many of the people mentioned, and it ws great to learn more about their adventures.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words! I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@ELKE-]

Loved the video! Thank you History Profiles

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching Elke!!!

[@ELKE-]

​@@historyprofiles Always great listening to you 👍 Awesome history! Thank you

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Great figure. Always love to learn more of him! Thanks 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching! The most powerful viking king to ever live!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@historyprofiles Yessir

[@Andy_Babb]

NICE! Full length on a topic I’ve been hoping for! GREAT episode!!!!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching! I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@Andy_Babb]

@@historyprofiles VERY much so. I love that you have so many figures from post-Roman and the early monarchy. Thank you for all the work you do!

[@kaloarepo288]

You know the Vikings had really made it when Canute's daughter Gunhilda married the Holy Roman emperor Henry III -the Holy Roman Emperor was western Europe's supreme monarch -he was at the top of the feudal pyramid apart from the pope of course!

[@antonyreyn]

Always loved that Canoe the Great and his brother Little Yachty the less well known. Cheers from Mercia

[@historyprofiles]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers from Kent!

[@garnerjoyce606]

Survival Norte

[@thewolf1630]

As always good sir, great content and vibes brother ✊🏾🤙🏾

[@historyprofiles]

Appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Agapy8888]

Ohhh. Excited for today. Thanks

[@historyprofiles]

Hope you enjoyed the video!!!

[@xavi7051]

Great video the best part is Canute is he shared the blood of Ragnar but he had the respect of his people and he set out to avenge deaths in England and he became a king of England. Canute the great is in my opinion is the second best Viking leader under Ragnar because if it wasn’t for Ragnar they would never have had found England or had the danelaw

[@cincyjohn69]

Amazing history lesson

[@historyprofiles]

@@cincyjohn69 thank you so much for watching!!!

[@sidney7129]

right when vikings valhalla finale dropped 👍

[@historyprofiles]

@@sidney7129 hope you enjoyed the video on the full life story of Canute!

[@GBFeb72]

Very, very good 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 enjoyed that

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@-RONNIE]

⚔️ Thank you so much for the video I learned a lot of new things from this video 👍🏻

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching Ronnie! I appreciate you!

[@-RONNIE]

@@historyprofiles of course 👊🏻

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things also if you haven't made a video about does kings could you make one for English kings of war of the roses or kings from 100 years war?

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much! Yes I will cover most of the english wars! Thank you for watching!!

[@hytraetion]

Would love to see a video on the anarchy of england with the fallout of the death of Henry 1st. Keep up the good content 🫡

[@N3mdraz]

He dies (spoiler alert)

[@historyprofiles]

I will eventually! The anarchy was so interesting so many events ! Will have to do a long doc about the subject

[@kardosalar9757]

Thank you so much

[@croceyzx2433]

Hope you don’t mind but I have a suggestion regarding Playlists… I think it would be cool to create playlists based on shows, where the videos about that specific show would be. For example, one for all historical figures from The Last Kingdom and another for Vikings. I just think it would be much easier for us views to binge ALL videos on a specific shows from a playlist, rather than going through the channel, potentially missing/over looking some from the show and probably getting distracted by other recommendations from other channels. But I completely get that… 1 - it’ll take you forever to find all videos from every show you have ever covered 2 - someone will probably ask for a playlist dedicated to specific figures themselves, such all a playlist for every video regarding Alfred the Great. 3 - if we scroll through your channel, we’ll probably stumble across other videos that peak our interest and thus you get more view haha. Would love to hear your thoughts. Until then, keep up with the outstanding work! I love the channel.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for that recommendation! I never actually thought of that and I am going to implement it! So thank you so much for the suggestion and create play lists also based on tv shows so thank you so much! I hope you enjoying the content!

[@stephenpodeschi6052]

This version is different than the one portrayed on the TV series Vikings Valhalla , which is a shame as this version if true is better imo.....cheers

[@AmericaFirstTrump1]

My grandmother was 100% Danish, she learned English in school

[@randybangibangjr.2016]

I am the only Filipino who fell inlove in to cunute's great tactics and ambition.

[@Hornhunter222]

Love the background music

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you! I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@Hornhunter222]

@@historyprofiles I really enjoyed it. Thanks for your hard work.

[@prasadrakshe6309]

After watching viking season 3 i am came here canut death episode is very emotional

[@historyprofiles]

@@prasadrakshe6309 how did he die in the show in curious ?

[@prasadrakshe6309]

@@historyprofiles he was ill and he has some health issues

[@historyprofiles]

@@prasadrakshe6309 ahh yeah that’s how he probably died, how did they finish things with Harold sigurdsson ? Just him being crowned king of Norway when Canute died?

[@prasadrakshe6309]

@@historyprofiles after canut die olaf son killed his wife and his son's norway king than Harrold came and he become kimg of norway canut declare his wife will rule after his death but after canut death his son came and take charge of england kingdom

[@jakethemuss1999]

@@prasadrakshe6309it’s such a good series. I’m gutted they aren’t doing a season 4 showing leif and freydis adventure to Vinland and also harald hardradas conquest of England

[@gamerobamafortnite]

King Canute and the Tide goes so fucking hard

[@historyprofiles]

It does indeed!! Thank you so much for watching I hope you enjoyed the video!!

[@Maridun50]

Thanks so much for this lecture on one of my greatest forefathers, as I can trace my ancestry back to Gorm the Old - Canute's great grandfather. I came to wonder, why Canute the great wasn' t titled "emperor"? In later times rulers called themselves Emperors for less than Canute had accomplished...... Cheers from Denmark.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Suggestion: please do Edward IV

[@historyprofiles]

Will cover him eventually! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@historyprofiles np

[@mktf5582]

Please also do Ulf the Jarl - Ulfcytel Snillingr (Anglo/Norse Warrior) - Ulf of Borresta - Skoglar Toste - Siward Biornsson JarlEarl of Northumbria (early/mid 10 hundreds ,really want this guy soon).

[@historyprofiles]

@@mktf5582 I’m currently working on a siward video! And I’ve covered ulf of borresta the rune master in a previous video, be sure to check it out!

[@mktf5582]

@@historyprofiles Sorry i must have missed Borresta video i'll give it a look, oh great Siward JarlEarl is another one of the greatest Vikings of all time, earned himself a movie/tv series with his life story.

[@historyprofiles]

@@mktf5582 yeah I love his saga! Especially him slaying the dragon in Orkney and his wars with Macbeth and the Scot’s! Vid on him will drop in a month or so stay tuned!

[@mktf5582]

@@historyprofiles Can't wait for that one, he is defo one of the greatest/unsung vikings/warriors of them all, in a way a sub KING OF THE NORTH, his Saga is something Hollywood couldn't even write.

[@historyprofiles]

@@mktf5582 I agree good sir! Siward is an unsung hero these days! But the sagas do glorify him! He must have been quite a man! I’m working on a long video on him! Many medieval figures remain forgotten which is sad! That’s why this channel is here! To re tell their tales and bring their lives into the light and out of obscurity!

[@jared1870]

Excellent narration as always, very thrilling. I loved it all except for the cowardly and repulsive assassination story of Edward Irsonside. I am going to believe that his being ill during the invasion that he succombed to his wounds.

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much!!! I personally don’t believe that account, just thought I’d include it as there is a historical picture associated with it, I personally believe that died of festering wounds/ poisoned/ or was killed in a different way

[@Dusty-p9n]

My Norse blood which is my direct father's bloodline is from this time first being recorded in Jorvik. From Norway.

[@Dusty-p9n]

I have much more Scandinavian blood also. Nederland and upper Rhine. Normandy to Ireland. Can't forget my Anglo Saxon blood either. I'm an American for over four hundred years so I got some native American but mostly Germanic people. Seen some place that my last name in some form of old English or old Norse would be Hofdasegle. I know it as Hadsall and many variations. From my research it could come from around the islands up above trodhiem . The time period is around this time though.

[@Dusty-p9n]

Around the time of Canute.

[@Dusty-p9n]

The history of us white brothers and sisters. The most beautiful people ever created.

[@crbgo9854]

My boieee CNUT CYNING

[@peternicolajsen4161]

Knud den store,dansk viking.💪

[@astridvvv9662]

I named my dog after him. He's a very large Pyranese/Anatolian mix. He's very big and very blonde and very beautiful. Mostly I call him Nute. Or NOOT NOOT 🐧

[@MarioIvancic-HR]

Great video, I just don't understand why you don't use the name Knut. You translate it, even though there are historical records of the correct spelling of that name.

[@Cpt.M]

How can the UK still have royalty with all that history ? One would believe that its impossible King Charles & Cie don’t come form a line of usurper

[@mikulasdug6306]

Something about his mother? Cnut was half Dane and half Slav because his mother was a Polish princess.

[@torgrim123]

Who is Canute? I only know of Knut.

[@kardosalar9757]

Can you make a video about Norman and French descendants who still own more than 75 percent of England

[@Raf-m9w]

His mother was a Polish princess…

[@paulberntsson9400]

Why are you spelling knut as canute? Its like we should spell william to viljam.

[@historyprofiles]

@@paulberntsson9400 it’s the English spelling? And you can spell William like that if you want so people if your country know who it is and understand it

[@paulberntsson9400]

@@historyprofiles i disagree. Real history needs the real names. U can pronounce it ho you like. But Odin, Thor, canute. Dont exist. Its Oden tor and knut. No offence. Might be only my Opinion.

[@historyprofiles]

@@paulberntsson9400 it’s a fair opinion, your free to think whatever you want and criticise anything if you disagree with it, hope you enjoyed other elements of the video

[@sammoore8445]

O he was a nice guy

[@lorihahn-brown4709]

Granddaddy!

[@dougrobinson6683]

I thought it was spelled "Cnut" and eventually became the English word "knot"?

[@32inzane]

The Last 1 min. Explains the future of the State of America.

[@sidselfjeld3312]

He's name is Knut. Prenaunce the K as in Ken.

[@cherylbrooks7005]

❤😊❤

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you for watching Cheryl!

[@garnerjoyce606]

They show up

[@rogeliovaldez6594]

Vinland saga

[@NannieCollier-m1y]

Maegan Turnpike

[@empirefilmcompany3100]

Canute-Cornett

[@JamesHolt-w7j]

Roberto Ferry

[@Dubbudha]

Nice footage, but taken in 🇨🇭 not 🇩🇰.

[@Noel-i9r]

I have to humbly interject, regarding the claim that he was the greatest Viking to have ever lived, when one brings to mind Harold Hardrada, who accomplished arguably more, yet wasn't born with a silver spoon I ones mouth, or even Rollo, the Father of the Norman's who had 400 years of acclaim on the world stage building empire's on a whim. For a massively subjective question, your claim is rather difficult to accept.

[@historyprofiles]

@@Noel-i9r I think I said most powerful not greatest, If I did say that I agree with you, hardrada video coming soon!

[@Noel-i9r]

@historyprofiles He came from basically nothing, travelled from Norway to Constantinople via Rus lands, and was told not to come back for his woman until he was very rich, started from nothing within the Verangian to eventually the most trusted. Harold Hardrada had to have been one of the most single-minded and driven individuals that I have ever studied historically, although Irish, I have 24% Scandinavian and baltic DNA, hence my interest in Viking culture

[@historyprofiles]

@@Noel-i9r got a 1 hour 20 min doc on his life story coming out in a few days. So many scaldic verses and tales surrounding him, was honestly a joy to read about him

[@Noel-i9r]

@historyprofiles bring it on brother

[@garnerjoyce606]

Eyptian or Dane: thin and some are not..

[@jimbenge9649]

The Tower of London would not be built for another 50 years after you claim Eadric's head was displayed there.

[@historyprofiles]

It’s referred to as the Tower of London in the Anglo Saxon chronicle, therefore there was a fortification there long before the original Tower of London was built with the same name.

[@incarnateflame3462]

I think what you meant is that there was a tower of London, the original tower of London, which existed in these eras and in these sagas in many different forms before the permanent one was built in that spot which essentially came with a unified kingdom of Britain. I feel I saw a short documentary about it recently. I just know your videos are very accurate

[@historyprofiles]

@@incarnateflame3462 thank you for that explanation

[@thehum1000]

Why you showing knights on horses bro lol bit confusing

[@historyprofiles]

What part? Most of the art is labelled and tells you exactly what it is

[@hannahwalkman4793]

582 Amos Walk

[@LeandraRagle-k7d]

Hans Lights

[@baba_7077]

King in England

[@user-fh4tm6vw6y]

Super 👏 but his name was Knud 😊 can you say it 😉

[@historyprofiles]

@@user-fh4tm6vw6y apologies for my English pronunciation! I didn’t want to butcher the danish pronunciation 😂 I hope you enjoyed the video/documentary!

[@TigerBudgie]

As Canute is the way you see wrote back in Old Nordic times - today’s modern pronounce of “ Knud “ in Denmark are for sure not the way he’s name was spoken back then . Look also at Swedens and Norway’s way of saying “ Knuth, Knut “ …. Actually you have to be a detective in “ names “ when doing your family tree. Example of changes in one name/nickname in my family ; Johan … ( Johannes, Iohannes, John, Jon, Jan, Jess, Jonas , Johann, - and not to forget that in east europe it was ( Jerzy, Jan ) … another name Jacob ( Yep and Ib ) where there are dates related to my search there are sometimes name change into nick or real name as where to the person was from in region of world.

[@garnerjoyce606]

Generations carried on namesakes..

[@garnerjoyce606]

Different occupations

[@garnerjoyce606]

White or Black or Black or White: hope we'll be more prepared...

[@waxCelebration]

Knut*

[@jeffs6081]

Why do they always portray the Vikings as having shaved sides/ man buns? Can anybody verify that this was, actually, a Viking hairstyle?

[@historyprofiles]

I don’t actually know about the bun, the Vikings were cleaner than the Saxons though, bathing often and they were known for combing their hair and beards, one viking was even known as silkbeard!!!

[@jeffs6081]

@@historyprofiles which is funny because they try to portray them as more savage looking than the English.

[@smokesmoke9412]

It's. Call Nordicbraids aka the man bun

[@PeterWolf359]

Some of them definitely shaved the backs of their heads. The Normans were still doing that in 1066.

[@j0ch1kha8]

How about some new material, seems like I'm listening to the same thing each video

[@historyprofiles]

Any suggestions good sir? I just wanted to re make some of the characters from Vikings Valhalla in a documentary format, as I have a lot of knowledge on these figures and their tales need to be re told and Vikings Valhalla changed and butchered a lot of the real story

[@valfader]

"Canute"? Come on.. You can't say the name "Knut" or "Knútr"? You're butchering my history by mispronouncing names like this.

[@historyprofiles]

That’s how we pronounce it in England, and it’s my history too he was the king here

[@indianajosefsson]

Knut, NOT Canute .

[@garnerjoyce606]

USA has President & First Lady or President & First Gentleman (?)

[@troystaunton254]

Yes.

[@arrBuh]

Impossible The real danny gee is the most legendary viking. 😅

[@Kivas_Fajo]

It's actually Knud or Knut in Danish...you only write it Canute, because you refuse to learn how to pronounce it properly, though you could easily. While at it. Queue is not pronounced Q English alphabet.

[@HumbertoGuajardo-vr2hv]

The Great Viking King And Best Warriors King Of England,Dinamarck And Sweden,And Norueg,And Groenland The Empire Of Nord

[@kriseastlondon965]

childish version of the history ... Canut the Great was half Polish, his mother was Swietoslawa, daughter of powerful Polish king Mieszko I. Canut invasion was sponsored by Polish king - he gave him 2000 best Polish soldiers, and money for 2/3 thousands mercenaries, mostly Saxons. By the way - Canut , after successful invasion - paid tribute ,every year - in gold and silver - to Polish king. It means England was Polish colony, untill 1066

[@mitch1862]

That's reaching abit loool

[@kriseastlondon965]

@@mitch1862 I present you the facts and numbers. All you need to do is to open your brain for new informations

[@From.MiamiWithLove]

Canute was a traitor for convenience , he betrayed his people and religion for power. A disgrace for a viking.

[@historyprofiles]

@@From.MiamiWithLove thorkell was the last great pagan who resisted his rise to power. His own foster father and cousin led a rebellion against him in Denmark. Alas the night of change England and the church was too strong and paganism would fade from this world