TIN HISTORY TIN FIGURES VIKINGS KNUD THE GREAT ON THE THRONE 1010 YEAR 75MM A3

Tin History Manufacturer : Tin History (Ukraine) Historical period : Vikings Height : 75 mm / 3 in The weight : 203 gr. Material : Tin Paint : Unpainted Condition : New Knud the Great (995-1035) - King of England, Denmark and Norway. Knud was the son of Svein Willowbeard. From his youthful years he took an active part in the father's enterprises. When in 1014 Svein Willowbeard dies in his English possessions, the Danish warriors proclaim King Knud. Immediately among the local nobility, disturbances begin against the Danes and the clergy and nobles proclaimed King Ethelred. Knud for a time was forced to leave England, but only to ensure that in 1015 with a large army to return the legacy of his father. During the next 1016, Knud fought with Edmund, the son of Ethelred. After a bitter struggle and a series of fierce battles, both rulers agreed on the partition of England. The South remained behind Edmund, and the north behind Knud. Having established itself on the throne, Knud took care, first of all, of hardening Power. He married the widow of Ethelred Emma, so that her brother, the Duke of Normandy, would not fight with him. The regional rulers, by their betrayal or weakness, destroyed the previous dynasty, he killed or drove out. With their possessions taken away from them Knuth rewarded his Scandinavian aides. By steep measures he suppressed any idea of resistance in the Anglo-Saxons, especially in the inhabitants of London. ATTENTION!!! We produce all tin figures by ourselves. We do not store all figures produced, just molds, so we need some time to make them. In such cases your purchase could be delayed for 2-4 days. Thank you for patience!