Canute the Great
Title

Canute the Great

Caption

Canute the Great (Sveinsson Knut, 994 or 995-1035), King of England from 1016, and Denmark from 1018, and Norway from 1030. Canute demonstrating to his flattering courtiers that God alone can command the tides.
From "The Imperial History of England" by Theophilus Camden (London, 1832). Engraving.

Date

1832

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07111_009692P

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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