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Sweyn Forkbeard (Sweyn I)(959-1014 AD) was king of [[Denmark]], part of [[Norway]], and briefly king of England. Initially king of Denmark and parts of Normway, Swyen engaged in repeated raids of the [[England|English]] coast in response to
'''Sweyn Forkbeard '''(Sweyn I)(959-1014 AD) was king of [[Denmark]], part of [[Norway]], and briefly king of [[England]]. Initially king of Denmark and parts of Normway, Swyen engaged in repeated raids of the English coast in response to
[[St. Brice's Day Massacre]] in which many Danes including his sister were killed. Sweyn later invaded England, but only ruled England for a few weeks before his death.
[[St. Brice's Day Massacre]] in which many Danes including his sister were killed. Sweyn later invaded England, but only ruled England for a few weeks before his death.