Canute II Sveynsson, King of England and Denmark also went by the nick-name of Canute 'the Great'. He was also known as Knud. He was also known as Cnut. Canute II Sveynsson, King of England and Denmark also went by the nick-name of Canute 'the Dane'. He fought in the Battle of Assandun on 18 October 1016, where he defeated King Edmund II. He gained the title of King Canute of England on 30 November 1016. He was crowned King of England on 6 January 1017 at Old St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England. He gained the title of King Canute II of Denmark in 1019. He gained the title of King Canute of Norway in 1028.
Children of Canute II Sveynsson, King of England and Denmark and Ælgifu of Northampton:
* Sweyn, King of Norway b. c 1015, d. bt 1036 - 1037
* Harold I, King of England b. bt 1016 - 1017, d. 17 Mar 1040
Children of Canute II Sveynsson, King of England and Denmark and Emma de Normandie:
* unknown daughter
* Harthacnut Cnutsson, King of England and Denmark b. c 1018, d. 8 Jun 1042
* Cunigunde b. c 1020, d. 18 Jul 1038
Cnut (the Great) Sweynsson (Canute, Knut) 
