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Revision as of 19:53, 14 July 2024
The North Sea Empire, also referred to as the Anglo-Scandinavian Empire, was a personal union comprising the kingdoms of 
England, 
Denmark, and 
Norway. This union existed for most of the period between 1013 and 1042, towards the end of the 
Viking Age. The union was a 
Thalassocracy, as the components of the union are only connected by sea. This maritime dominance allowed for control over the 
North Sea and facilitated trade, military expeditions, and cultural exchanges among the territories. The most notable ruler of this empire was king 
Cnut the Great, who reigned over the three kingdoms and managed to maintain a relatively stable and prosperous empire during his rule.
History
Name
Historians coined the term "North Sea Empire" at the beginning of the 20th century. However, the idea of Cnut's domains forming an empire dates back to 1623, as seen in 
John Speed's Histoire of 
Great Britaine. Historically, the union was referred to by his individual components: the kingdoms of 
Denmark, 
Norway, and 
England.
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