Sweyn I of Denmark
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Sweyn I, or Sweyn Forkbeard, (died February 2, 1014), was King of Denmark from about 985 - February 2, 1014 and King of England from December 25 1013 - February 2, 1014.
Sweyn's father was Harald Bluetooth, King of Denmark. Sweyn invaded England many times beteen 990 and 1013, when his army took control of London on Christmas day. Sweyn briefly became King of England until he died 40 days later on February 2, 1014 after being hurt in a fall from his horse.
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