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The promise Edward supposedly made cost Sweyn a lifetime of failed invasions
A Danish king, heir to Cnut the Great, believes a promise grants him the English throne. Three fleets and two centuries later, England remains unconquered.
The promise Edward supposedly made cost Sweyn a lifetime of failed invasions
This episode explores the repeated attempts by Danish kings to claim the English throne, driven by a supposed promise from Edward the Confessor. It delves into why these ambitious invasions, despite significant resources, consistently failed to achieve conquest.
Period: 11th-13th Century
Claimant: Sweyn Estridson
Basis of Claim: Alleged promise from Edward the…
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