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Saint for a Minute
Detail of A Painting of The Martyrdom of Saint Knud
Detail of A Painting of The Martyrdom of Saint Knud

Saint Knud

Also known as: Canute; Canute IV; Canutus; Cnut; Knud IV; Knut; Knute

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 10

Died

January 1, 1086

Canonized

1101 by Pope Paschal II

Biography

Saint Knud, also known as Canute, Canute IV, Canutus, Cnut, Knud IV, Knut, or Knute, was an illegitimate son of King Sweyn Estrithson of Denmark. Born around the year 1043, he was the nephew of King Knud of England. Knud's life took a significant turn when he became the King of Denmark, assuming the throne as Knud IV around the year 1080....