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Sweyn II of Denmark
Sweyn II, also known as Sweyn Estridsson and Sweyn Ulfsson, was King of Denmark from 1047 until his death in 1076. He was the son of Ulf Thorgilsson and Estrid Svendsdatter, and the grandson of Sweyn Forkbeard through his mother's line. He was married at least twice, and fathered 20 children or more out of wedlock, including the five future kings Harald Hen, Saint Canute, Oluf Hunger, Eric Evergoo…
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politics · King of Denmark from 1047 to 1076 · monarch · also Sweyn II of Denmark, Sweyn II, Denmark
Born 1 January 1020 · Died 28 April 1076 · Q246812
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Died 1076-04-28.
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Career landmark: monarch of Denmark (1047–1076).
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Born 1020-01-01.
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