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Cnut the Holy - King and Saint

Klingenberg 19, 5000

Just off the Margueritruten

1.9 km from the route through Fyn og Øhavet — a short detour.

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Cnut the Holy - King and Saint

King Cnut the Holy was King of Denmark from 1080 until his death in 1086. He was the son of Sweyn Estridsen and brother of Harald Hen. Cnut was a Christian king who fought to strengthen the power of the church and introduce reforms in the country. He was killed during a rebellion in Odense and was later canonized.

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Is Cnut the Holy - King and Saint on the Margueritruten?

Almost. Cnut the Holy - King and Saint is 1.9 km from the nearest signed point on Fyn og Øhavet.

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