Canute V of Denmark

Canute V Magnussen (Danish: Knud V Magnussen) (c.1129 – 9 August 1157) was a King of Denmark from 1146 to 1157, as co-regent in shifting alliances with Sweyn III and Valdemar I. Canute was killed at the so-called Bloodfeast of Roskilde in 1157. Nothing certain is known about his person and character.

Canute V
Bracteate from the reign of Canute V.
King of Denmark
Reign1146–1157
PredecessorEric III Lamb
SuccessorValdemar I the Great
Bornc.1129
Died9 August 1157 (aged 2728)
Roskilde, Denmark
ConsortHelena of Sweden
Illegitimate children
Detail
  • Saint Niels
  • Valdemar, Bishop of Schleswig
  • Hildegard, Princess of Rügen
Names
Canute Magnussen
HouseEstridsen
FatherMagnus I of Sweden
MotherRicheza of Poland
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