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Cnut the Great and his queen Aelfgifu of Northampton, from Old England
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Cnut the Great and his queen Aelfgifu of Northampton, from Old England
3736195 Cnut the Great and his queen Aelfgifu of Northampton, from Old England: A Pictorial Museum, pub. 1847 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Cnut the Great and his queen Aelfgifu of Northampton. Cnut the Great, c. 995 - 1035, aka Canute. King of Denmark, England and Norway. Aelfgifu of Northampton, c. 990 -after 1036. First wife of King Cnut of England and Denmark, mother of King Harold I of England and Queen regent of Norway from 1030 to 1035, from Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.); English, out of copyright
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This print showcases the regal figures of Cnut the Great and his queen, Aelfgifu of Northampton, from Old England. The image, taken from a 19th-century publication titled "Old England: A Pictorial Museum" offers a glimpse into the lives of these historical icons. Cnut the Great, also known as Canute, was a powerful ruler who held dominion over Denmark, England, and Norway during the late 10th and early 11th centuries. His reign marked an era of great influence and prosperity in these lands. By his side stood Queen Aelfgifu of Northampton, a woman whose beauty matched her strength and intelligence. Aelfgifu played an essential role in shaping history as she served as King Cnut's first wife. She bore him children including Harold I of England while assuming the position of Queen Regent in Norway from 1030 to 1035. Her legacy extends far beyond her marriage to Cnut; she left an indelible mark on both English and Norwegian history. Preserved through time by this remarkable photograph print by Ken Welsh for Fine Art Finder, we are transported back to an age where power couples ruled with grace and authority. This image serves as a testament to their enduring love and shared ambitions that shaped nations. As we gaze upon this piece of artistry frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at the majesty emanating from Cnut's commanding presence alongside Aelfgifu
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