Knut or Kanute is a
Scandinavian first name, of which the anglicized form is Canute. It is derived from the
Old Norse Knútr meaning "knot"; other forms include Cnut and Knud. It is the name of several
medieval kings of Denmark, two of whom reigned also over
England during the first half of the
11th century. Notably:
Canute the Great (995-1035), king of England, Denmark, and
Norway, celebrated for "trying to hold back the tide," commanding the waves of the sea to retreat as a reprimand of his courtiers;
Harthacanute (1018-1042), king of Denmark and England
Saint Canute IV (1043-1086), king of Denmark and
martyrCanute V of Denmark (?-1157)
Canute VI of Denmark (1163-1202)
Knud, Hereditary Prince of Denmark (1900-1976), younger son of King Christian X
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